A Draft Night to Remember
Zane Adams, a left‑handed pitcher who spent three seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide, heard his name called in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, a moment that capped a collegiate career marked by steady improvement and postseason triumphs.
Across 44 starts for Alabama, Adams compiled a 19‑14 record and a 5.09 earned run average, while his final season saw him finish at 8‑5 with a 4.58 ERA in 17 outings, underscoring his emergence as a reliable arm in the rotation.
Alabama’s journey to the College World Series unfolded through a dominant Tuscaloosa Regional, where the Crimson Tide swept St. John’s, USC Upstate and Oklahoma State, and then rode a sweep of St. John’s in the Super Regional to secure the program’s first appearance in the series since 1999.
Orioles' New Pitching Option
The Orioles’ player development pipeline now includes a pitcher whose collegiate résumé features a College World Series run and a track record of steady ERA reductions, traits that could translate into a fast‑track ascent within the organization.
With the draft pick officially logged, the club’s scouting director expressed confidence that Adams’ blend of command and poise under pressure will make him a valuable asset at the minor‑league level and potentially a future contributor at the major‑league level.