After a two‑year absence, UAB Baseball is back in the American Baseball Championship, the premier postseason tournament that crowns a national champion among mid‑major programs. The Blazers will open their campaign on Thursday against the victor of the Charlotte‑Memphis matchup, a game that will be staged at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida.
A Milestone Matchup
The team arrives with a 31‑24 record and a sense of urgency, having set its sights on breaking the school’s single‑season home run record. With only two more long balls needed, the Blazers are poised to rewrite a chapter that has lingered since the program’s last championship run.
Fans can follow every swing and steal on ESPN+ and the Varsity Sports Network, which will provide live coverage throughout the tournament, ensuring that the Blazers’ resurgence reaches a national audience.
Among the standouts, senior slugger John Paul Head has already etched his name into conference history as the fourth player ever to hit 20 home runs in a single season, a feat that has propelled him to a 19‑game on‑base streak. Coach Casey Dunn, honored as the conference’s Coach of the Year, continues to shape a roster that boasts a potent mix of power and speed.
Record Chase and Ballpark Quest
Additional contributors such as Brady Waugh, who has logged a hit in eight consecutive games, and Landon Beaver, a dual‑threat with 20‑plus multi‑hit outings, add depth to a lineup that is already ranked among the nation’s most prolific offensive units.
Broadcast and Historic Stats
The tournament schedule, detailed across multiple platforms, highlights a packed slate of games that will test the Blazers’ consistency; they are 30‑7 when scoring at least five runs and an unbeatable 18‑0 when reaching double‑digit runs, underscoring the importance of early offensive bursts.