Alabama Baseball 2026 Season Preview: Predictions & Players To Watch

Southeastern 16’s Graham Doty and Chris Lee discuss Alabama baseball ahead of the 2026 season. Topics include: Coach Rob Vaughn gets as much out of his talent as any coach in the league--and now has started to upgrade that talent. Shortstop Justin Lebron is a leading national Player of the Year candidate. Returnees Bryce Fowler, Jason Torres and Brady Neal are big parts of Alabama’s lineup, while transfers Justin Osterhouse, Sam Christiansen, Logen Devenport and Brennan Holt may all see every-day roles. Pitcher Zane Adams will try to take the steps to be a Friday night ace, while Tyler Fay could also be poised for his best season. Returnees JT Blackwood, Bobby Alcock, Matthew Heiberger, Hagan Banks, Austin Morris and others will have key roles. Transfers Owen Sarna, Evan Steckmesser, Ashton Crowther and Kaden Humphrey could also be important parts of the pitching staff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.