A Season of Excellence
Jonah Inman, a senior standout from Cullman High School, has been crowned Class 6A Hitter of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, a testament to a breakout campaign that blended power and precision.
Inman finished the season with a .375 batting average, a .493 on‑base percentage and a 1.310 OPS, while smashing 12 home runs and driving in 42 runs. His slugging percentage of .817 topped the classification, second only to Homewood’s Levi Nickoli in overall OPS.
Cullman coach Brent Patterson praised Inman’s relentless work ethic, noting that the player’s motivation was evident in every practice and game.
Local Honorees Across the State
The All‑State team selections also highlighted a wave of talent from neighboring towns. Stone Talley of Addison earned second‑team honors as an infielder in Class 1A, while pitcher Kiah Lake and designated hitter Conner Lane received similar nods in the same classification.
Camden Cullen from Fairview was recognized as a second‑team utility player in Class 5A, and Carter Rutherford from Good Hope secured a second‑team outfield spot in Class 4A.
Brandon Chasteen of Cold Springs and Carson Stancil from Cullman were listed as honorable mentions at designated hitter and infielder respectively in their divisions.
The final All‑State roster was compiled by the ASWA’s prep committee, with input from the Alabama Independent School Association, ensuring a broad representation of high school baseball excellence across the state.
With the season concluded, Inman and his peers look ahead to offseason training and potential collegiate opportunities, carrying the momentum of their award‑winning performances into the next chapter.