Erik Parker
- position Infielder
- height 6-3
- weight 181
- class Sophomore
- B/T R/R
- Hometown Atlanta, Ga.
- High school North Gwinnett HS
- Previous School Georgia
- position Infielder
- height 6-3
- weight 181
- class Sophomore
- B/T R/R
- Hometown Atlanta, Ga.
- High school North Gwinnett HS
- Previous School Georgia
Erik Parker Bio
SOPHOMORE (2026)
- Played in 26 games with 11 starts for the Gamecocks in 2026
- Had three doubles, two RBI and 10 runs scored on the year
- Was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a double in a win over Texas (April 2)
- Doubled and drove in a pair in a win over Gardner-Webb (Feb. 18)
- Also had a double to go with a walk against the College of Charleston (April 7)
- Walked and scored a pair of runs in a win over Wofford (March 31)
- Had a pinch hit and scored a run at LSU (May 2)
PRIOR TO CAROLINA
- Attended the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., for one season
- Appeared in 16 games for the Bulldogs, helping Georgia to a regional host and No. 7 national seed
- Scored a pair of runs and had his first career hit against UIC (Feb. 23, 2025)
- Hit .250 with 10 runs scored, two walks and a stolen base in 2025
- Prepped at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Ga., where he hit .333 with four home runs, a .544 on-base percentage and 28 stolen bases as a senior
- Selected in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Holds the single-season and career stolen base record at North Gwinnett
- First Team All-Region (2023, ’24)
- Preseason All-State (2024)
- Ranked as the No. 6 shortstop and No. 11 overall player in the state of Georgia in the class of 2024 by Perfect Game
PERSONAL
- Born on May 9, 2006
- Son of Eric and Tasha Parker
- Major is sport and entertainment management
