Former Alabama star Jim Jarvis is making a strong case to stick in Atlanta’s lineup, hitting .300 since his July 2 call-up and forcing a tough decision as Ha-Seong Kim nears his return.
A former Alabama Gold Glove shortstop celebrated a major milestone on Thursday night, launching the first home run of his MLB career during the Atlanta Braves' 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Former Hillcrest Patriot and Shelton State catcher Colby Smelley was drafted with the No. 395 pick in the MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. Smelley, selected in the 13th round, was just the second position player selected by the White Sox in the draft.
Alabama junior relief pitcher Chase Lee was drafted No. 164 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers. The Rangers picked Lee with the second pick in the sixth round. Lee was Alabama's third player drafted in this year's draft and was the highest Crimson Tide relief pitcher selected since Thomas Burrows was drafted in the fourth round in 2014.