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Coach Casey Dunn revealed that 22 players from the 2026 championship‑contending squad will return, including seven projected starters, all four outfielders, and a host of experienced pitchers, setting the stage for another competitive campaign.
UAB will bring back 22 players from a 32‑26 season, including All‑AAC standouts John Paul Head and Kevin Hall Jr., and a pitching staff anchored by Brendan Conner.
A thrilling 14‑12 victory over UAB was followed by a 13‑3 defeat to East Carolina, ending the Shockers’ 2026 campaign.
A back‑and‑forth contest at BayCare Ballpark ended with Wichita State pulling ahead in the eighth inning, securing a 14‑12 win and a future clash with East Carolina for the championship.
UAB overcame a late deficit to defeat No. 3 Rice 9-6 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, advancing to face either Memphis or Wichita State in the next round.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s baseball squad is back in the American Baseball Championship, opening play on Thursday at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, with live coverage on ESPN+ and the Varsity Sports Network.
Six UAB players receive conference accolades, highlighted by Coach Dunn's first-time Coach of the Year award and a promising freshman class heading to the American Baseball Championship in Clearwater.
Sophomore outfielder Jason Wachs was selected to the American Conference’s 2026 First Team All-Conference after leading the Green Wave in multiple offensive categories and starting every game this season.
UAB edged UTSA 7-6 in the first game of their series, with Mason Steele delivering eight‑plus innings and the Blazers’ offense firing on all cylinders.