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Alabama Baseball Ready for Spring Practice - Alabama Athletics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball is set to take the field as a group for the first time this spring, as the Crimson Tide will officially open spring pract...

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The Crimson Tide will begin team activities on Friday

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball is set to take the field as a group for the first time this spring, as the Crimson Tide will officially open spring practice on Friday, Jan. 24.

Friday's first team workout will begin at 1 p.m. CT followed by an intrasquad scrimmage set for 2:45 p.m. The Tide will follow with a pair of practice-scrimmage splits to fill the weekend, with both practice sessions scheduled for 12:00 p.m. starts on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's intrasquad is on the docket for a 2:15 p.m. first pitch, while Sunday's scrimmage will be played at 1:45 p.m.

The Crimson Tide will also be featured as part of the Alabama men's basketball game versus LSU on Saturday evening. Alabama baseball will sign autographs on the south concourse from 6:15-7:15 p.m. before being recognized late in the first half in front of the Coleman Coliseum audience.

Due to ongoing maintenance at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, fans are being asked to enter through Gates 1 and 8 on Friday and to remain in the right field bleachers. Fans are also being asked to park in the 2nd Avenue parking lot on Jan. 24 to alleviate the Coleman Coliseum parking lot due to the women's gymnastics meet at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, practice spectators are suggested to park in the Coleman Dr. loop between Sewell-Thomas Stadium and the Mal Moore Athletic Complex as a result of the men's basketball game later that evening.

Beginning Saturday, fans can resume entering Sewell-Thomas Stadium through the main gate (Gate 3) located directly behind home plate. Once inside, attendees are to stay in the lower bowl seating area with access to the upper levels of the stadium strictly prohibited.

All scrimmages are subject to change. The length will be determined on a game-to-game basis. Spaced out between scrimmages are the team's regularly scheduled practice sessions. Dates and times of all practices and scrimmages for the upcoming week can be found on RollTide.com each Monday.

Admission to Alabama baseball's on-field activity is free to the public. Gates will open each day approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of practice.

Updates and changes to practice times or complete cancelations due to weather can be accessed via X/Twitter (@AlabamaBSB) or on the Crimson Tide's Facebook page.

SPRING PRACTICE – WEEK ONE (all times listed in Central)

Friday: Practice – 1 p.m. | Scrimmage – 2:45 p.m.
Saturday: Practice –12 p.m. | Scrimmage – 2:15 p.m.
Sunday: Practice – 12 p.m. | Scrimmage – 1:45 p.m.

 

[rick4bama]

@Brandon Van de Graaff you going and try to go to this?

 

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[Brandon Van de Graaff]

@Brandon Van de Graaff you going and try to go to this?

I'll go to some leading up to the season opener but not sure when. Went to a couple of their fall practices/intrasquads when time allowed.

 

[BamaFan334]

Baseball in the air, baby!

My son started Middle School practice today. One of two 6th graders to make the team. Proud of him.

 

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The Crimson Tide enters its second full week of practice before the 2025 season

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball heads into its second week of spring preparation beginning on Tuesday, as the Crimson Tide will host four intrasquad scrimmages throughout the week.

Alabama will begin the week with a scrimmage on Tuesday, with first pitch aimed for 3:00 p.m. CT. The Crimson Tide are scheduled for team practices on Wednesday and Thursday before a trio of scrimmages to end the week. Friday's scrimmage is tentatively set for 2:45 p.m., while Saturday's intrasquad will start at 1:00 p.m. The week will end with a final scrimmage on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Saturday also represents Alabama's annual Fan Day, with the event scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. The free, family-friendly affair will feature inflatable bounce houses and slides along with a face painter, while kids can also meet Big Al and obtain autographs from the team. Additionally, fans will be able to get an up-close look at the 2025 team by signing up for an on-field experience during the Tide's batting practice session.

The day will begin at 11 a.m. CT when check-in opens for fans who sign up to take part in the on-field experience. Those who registered will be escorted to the field at 11:30 a.m. for stretch followed by batting practice at 12 p.m. The team will then take part in an intrasquad scrimmage scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch. Free pizza will be provided at 1 p.m. for all who register in advance. Following the practice session, fans can meet the 2025 roster and get autographs from the players and staff. A free autograph card featuring the 2025 schedule will be available to all fans.

For those who have not yet secured season tickets, there will also be an opportunity to take part in the Crimson Tide's 'select a seat' event. Available seating will be tagged throughout the stadium giving fans a chance to try out potential options before purchasing.

Fans are encouraged to sign up for the free event in advance by clicking here. Any questions regarding Fan Day can be directed to Garrett Wood via e-mail at gwood@ia.ua.edu or by calling the baseball offices at (205) 348-4459.

All scrimmages are subject to change. The length will be determined on a game-to-game basis. Spaced out between scrimmages are the team's regularly scheduled practice sessions. Dates and times of all practices and scrimmages for the upcoming week can be found on RollTide.com each Tuesday.

Admission to Alabama baseball's on-field activity is free to the public. Gates will open each day approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of practice. Fans are asked to enter Sewell-Thomas Stadium through the main gate (Gate 3) located directly behind home plate. Once inside, fans are to stay in the lower bowl seating area with access to the upper levels of the stadium strictly prohibited.

Updates and changes to practice times or complete cancelations due to weather can be accessed via X/Twitter (@AlabamaBSB) or on the Crimson Tide's Facebook page.

SPRING PRACTICE – WEEK THREE (all times listed in Central)

Tuesday: Scrimmage – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Practice – 3:15 p.m.
Thursday: Practice – 3:15 p.m.
Friday: Scrimmage – 2:45 p.m.
Saturday: Scrimmage – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Scrimmage – 12:00 p.m.

 

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Where Alabama Baseball Lands in Preseason Conference Coaches Poll, All-SEC Teams

The Crimson Tide had multiple players receive Preseason All-SEC honors.

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Anticipation for the return of college baseball is in the air, and there is much excitement preceding another season of a loaded SEC which boasts many talented teams and players.

On Wednesday, the league unveiled its respective preseason coaches' poll and Preseason All-SEC teams. Alabama, which made the NCAA Tournament last season and was the No. 7 seed in the 2024 SEC tournament, was picked to finish 13th in the league by the coaches and had three players earn Preseason All-SEC recognition.

The projected finish order, in addition to the fact that it is almost certain to end up inaccurate simply because it's a preseason list, is not indicative of the Crimson Tide being a bad team by any stretch. The SEC is the best conference in college baseball and now adds strong programs in Texas and Oklahoma for good measure (both of which were picked ahead of Alabama in the poll). For example, South Carolina recently made a big splash hire in bringing six-time SEC Tournament-winning coach Paul Mainieri out of retirement but was picked to finish 14th.

Alabama had been chosen to finish fourth in the SEC West in 2024's preseason poll, having the eighth-highest point total among the then-14 teams in the conference.

Texas A&M was picked first despite controversially losing coach Jim Schlossnagle to the Longhorns (picked eighth). Reigning national champion Tennessee, against whom Alabama won a home series last March, was second. The Aggies and Volunteers faced off in the 2024 College World Series Finals.

Individual Preseason All-SEC recognition for Crimson Tide players included shortstop Justin Lebron on the preseason first team, while left-handed starting pitcher Zane Adams and senior Will Hodo were named to the preseason second team. Hodo was the primary first baseman last season but received this accolade in the designated hitter/utility category. All are key returners for Rob Vaughn's squad; Lebron and Adams are poised for big sophomore campaigns. Lebron made the All-SEC first team last season.


The full coaches' poll, in order, is as follows:

1. Texas A&M
2. Tennessee
3. Arkansas
4. LSU
5. Florida
6. Georgia
7. Vanderbilt
8. Texas
9. Mississippi State
10. Kentucky
11. Oklahoma
12. Auburn
13. Alabama
14. South Carolina
15. Ole Miss
16. Missouri

The Preseason All-SEC First Team include

C: Ike Irish, Auburn
C: Devin Burkes, Kentucky
1B: Jared Jones, LSU
2B: Cade Kurland, Florida
3B: Gavin Grahovac, Texas A&M
SS: Justin Lebron, Alabama
SS: Dean Curley, Tennessee
OF: Jace Laviolette, Texas A&M
OF: Ethan Petry, South Carolina
OF: Max Belyeu, Texas
OF: Tre Phelps, Georgia
DH/UTL: Hayden Schott, Texas A&M
SP: Ryan Prager, Texas A&M
SP: Gabe Gaeckle, Arkansas
SP: Liam Doyle, Tennessee
SP: Kade Anderson, LSU
RP: Nate Snead, Tennessee
RP: Alton Davis II, Georgia
RP: Gavin Guidry, LSU

The Preseason All-SEC Second Team consists of:

C: Ryan Galvan, Texas
C: Luke Heyman, Florida
1B: Cooper McMurray, Auburn
2B: Gavin Kilen, Tennessee
2B: Wyatt Henseler, Texas A&M
2B: Daniel Dickinson, LSU
3B: Andrew Fischer, Tennessee
3B: Slate Alford, Georgia
SS: Colby Shelton, Florida
OF: RJ Austin, Vanderbilt
OF: Hunter Ensley, Tennessee
OF: Caden Sorrell, Texas A&M
DH/UTL: Will Hodo, Alabama
SP: Zane Adams, Alabama
SP: Hunter Elliott, Ole Miss
SP: Landon Beidelschies, Arkansas
SP: JD Thompson, Vanderbilt
SP: Kyson Witherspoon, Oklahoma
RP: Christian Foutch, Arkansas
RP: Miller Green, Vanderbilt
RP: Robert Hogen, Kentucky