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Standout sophomore John Paul Head climbs to the 55th overall spot in the 2027 MLB Draft after a record‑shattering campaign that blended power, precision and national recognition.
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.
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.