Sam Kelley Joins Blazer Baseball Recruiting Class Nov 19, 2009
31 ERA. He was selected to participate in the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association 2009 All-Star Weekend. "Sam is a true two-way player, and we fully expect him to impact our program both as a left-handed pitcher and a left-handed hitter," UAB head coach said. (Uabsports.com)
Blazer Baseball Signs Hoover Catcher Tyler Mims To NLI Nov 14, 2009
He recorded seven doubles and 19 RBI and received an invitation to the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Weekend for the second straight year. "Knowing that would graduate this year, signing a catcher was a top priority for us, and thankfully we found a great one in our own backyard," UAB head coach said. (Uabsports.com)
A Little More Baseball In Tuscaloosa Nov 6, 2009
The Alabama baseball team wraps up practice this week with its final two scrimmages of fall practice, with the highlight of the week taking place on the eve of the Alabama-LSU football game this Friday night. After that, it's the Hot Stove League -- sitting around a winter fire waiting for spring. (BamaMag.com)
Tide Baseball Adds Pitching Coach Sep 10, 2009
Kyle Bunn, regarded as one the top pitching coaches and recruiters in college baseball, has joined the Alabama baseball staff, new Crimson Tide Baseball Coach Mitch Gaspard announced Wednesday ... "I look forward to the journey ahead with the Alabama baseball program, Bunn said. Coach Gaspard has always presented himself to me as professional, charismatic and enthusiastic. He and Dax (Norris) exude energy, passion and desire on a daily basis for the University of Alabama, and those... (BamaMag.com)
UA baseball coach steps down Sep 2, 2009
"First of all, I want to thank President (Robert) Witt and coach Mal Moore for having the confidence in me to lead the Alabama baseball program," Gaspard said ... " Wells, 54, departs as the winningest coach in Alabama baseball history. He coached the Crimson Tide for the past 15 seasons and compiled a 625-322 (.656) record. "Today is really about the hiring of Mitch Gaspard to lead the Alabama baseball program and not about me retiring as the head coach," Wells said. "I have no doubt that Mitch... (WSJA.com, AL)
Gaspard Named Baseball Coach Sep 2, 2009
A few years ago, longtime Alabama Baseball Coach Jim Wells announced his retirement ... It makes sense, however, as Alabama baseball will soon be gearing up for fall practice, the equivalent of pro baseballs spring training ... First of all, I want to thank President (Robert) Witt and Coach Mal Moore for having the confidence in me to lead the Alabama baseball program, Gaspard said. (BamaMag.com)
Getting defensive: Lions hope new scheme pays off Aug 28, 2009
Looking to fill those shoes starts with senior Matt Lipka, an Alabama baseball commitment. Though his production dipped last season (33 catches, 577 yards, six touchdowns), he is eager to regain the form he displayed as a sophomore when he led the team in catches (50), yards (937) and touchdowns (13). (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Former Tider Still Enjoying Baseball Aug 19, 2009
Whether he is rekindling friendships or introducing himself, his Crimson Tide etiquette is manifested with every encounter of former Alabama baseball players competing for the opposition. One former teammate, David Magadan, the pitching coach of the divisional rival Boston Red Sox is on the schedule 18 times. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama Baseball Falls In Opener May 30, 2009
By Posted May 29, 2009. CLEMSON, S.C. Oklahoma State shortstop Tom Belza blasted a school record-tying three home runs and knocked in six runs, to lead the third-seeded Cowboys to a 10-6 win over second-seeded Alabama at the 2009 NCAA Baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon. (BamaMag.com)
Matthes Leads Tide All-America Picks May 29, 2009
CLEMSON, S.C. - A trio of Alabama baseball players Kent Matthes, Austin Hyatt and Jake Smith were named to the 2009 Collegiate Baseball Newspaper/Louisville Slugger All-American team on Thursday, according to long-time publisher and college baseball historian Lou Pavlovich, Jr.. Matthes was named to the 17-man first team squad, while Hyatt and Smith were both third team selections. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama baseball heads to Clemson Regional May 26, 2009
After losing four of its last five Southeastern Conference games, including its only two at the SEC Tournament in Hoover last week, UA's players gathered at Coleman Coliseum Sunday to watch the selection show facing the very real possibility that it would be sent to the West Coast, or perhaps Texas. Instead, UA was sent to Clemson, and will face OSU at 2 p.m. on Friday. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alabama Second Seed At Clemson May 26, 2009
Alabama baseball will be making its 20th NCAA Regional appearance as the No. 2 seed in the Clemson Regional this weekend. The Crimson Tide (37-19) will also be making its 12th NCAA appearance in 15 years under Coach Jim Wells and will return to the site that hosted Wells first NCAA Regional with the Crimson Tide in 1995. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama Dominates All-SEC Baseball May 20, 2009
The Alabama baseball team placed five players on the 2009 First-Team All-SEC squad, the league office announced today. The 2009 SEC Player of the Year Kent Matthes highlighted the list of Crimson Tide players on this years team. (BamaMag.com)
Notes On Bama Baseball Going To SEC May 17, 2009
Date: May 16, 2009 It wasn't the greatest of weekends for an Alabama baseball team that has been spectacular in recent weeks. Alabama lost the first two games at Auburn before rallying to romp the Tigers in the final game. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama At Auburn Could Be Homerfest May 14, 2009
A red-hot Alabama baseball team has an outside chance to win its 15th Southeastern Conference championship (and second in the past four years), but will probably have to sweep Auburn in Auburn in a three-game series that begins Thursday to have a chance at the title. is 17-9 in SEC games, a half game behind , which has a three-game series at to end regular season play. (BamaMag.com)
Trojans bounced from tourney May 13, 2009
Published: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:03 AM CDT The Central Alabama baseball team rolled into the Alabama Community College Conference Tournament as winners of four straight games and 19 of 22 overall. But, after two losses in two days at Hanceville, the Trojans season is over. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Blazer Baseball Receives Commitment From Ben Bullard May 13, 2009
He was also selected as an Alabama Baseball Coaches Association North-South All-Star and named to the ALABCA Top 100. For his junior year, Bullard struck out 74 batters in 57 innings, earned two shutouts and threw a no-hitter against Northview Dothan. (Uabsports.com)
Tide Wins, Gets Sweep Of Hogs May 11, 2009
It now appears that pitching has joined hitting in the Alabama baseball arsenal. That was quite a combination as the Crimson Tide swept Arkansas and moved to within a half game of the Southeastern Conference lead with one week to go in regular season play. (BamaMag.com)
Will Offense Hold Up Vs. Arkansas? May 6, 2009
The Alabama baseball team of Coach Jim Wells has parlayed good fielding and great hitting into a 32-15 record, including a 14-9 mark in Southeastern Conference games. Following a two-game sweep of Mississippi State, Bama is a contender for the SEC championship. (BamaMag.com)
CACC sweeps, earns second seed May 5, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 12:01 AM CDT Following a lackluster performance in game one of the Central Alabama baseball team s series with Enterprise-Ozark, the Trojans bounced back with a pair of 10-run wins Saturday to sweep the Boll Weevils and clinch the second seed in this weekend s conference tournament in Hanceville. CACC won by scores of 17-7 and 11-1 a day after scraping by 2-1 in the series opener. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Alabama Baseball Game Suspended May 3, 2009
By Posted May 2, 2009. The college baseball game between No. 22 Alabama and Mississippi State was suspended in the top of the sixth inning Saturday night with MSU leading 7-3. (BamaMag.com)
Tuesday Calendar Apr 14, 2009
The Central Alabama baseball and softball teams have games today in Birmingham against Jeff St.. The Trojans enter today s 1 p.m. game after sweeping Wallace State - Selma this weekend. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
UAB, Alabama Resume Halted Baseball Game Monday Apr 14, 2009
-- The UAB and Alabama baseball teams are set to resume their halted baseball game Monday at 4 p.m. (CT) at Young Memorial Field. Admission is free to the game, which will pick up in the top of the sixth inning with the score tied 2-2. (Uabsports.com)
14 Former Tiders In Pro Baseball Apr 12, 2009
A total of 14 former Alabama baseball players began their professional baseball seasons this week, with many minor league teams opening their seasons on Thursday night. The collection of former players includes one Major League player, seven Triple-A players, four Double-A players and two Single-A players. (BamaMag.com)
Tigers set to face potent Alabama Apr 10, 2009
LSU vs. Alabama baseball is the exception. For 102 years and counting, the Tigers and the Tide have faced each other on the diamond. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tide Baseball Adds 2010 Signee Apr 10, 2009
University of Alabama Baseball Coach Jim Wells announced today that Judd Golsan has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the Crimson Tide, beginning with the 2010 season ... Golsan was selected to play in the 2009 Alabama High School Athletic Association North-South All-Star Game and the 2009 Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Showcase. (BamaMag.com)
Lady Cougars win two, Dadeville now in top 10, CACC baseball wins 12-0 Apr 9, 2009
The Central Alabama baseball team scored eight runs in the sixth inning en route to a 12-0 victory over Lawson State on Tuesday. CACC (19-9) got a three-run triple from Logan Ramage in the win. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Central Alabama wins pair of one-run games Apr 7, 2009
Published: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 12:05 AM CDT Following a 10-0 beating of Alabama Southern on Friday, the Central Alabama baseball team had to work a little harder on Saturday, but the Trojans came out with a sweep nonetheless. CACC defeated ASCC 3-2 and 4-3 in a doubleheader in Alexander City to claim its fifth consecutive game and improve to 10-4 in conference play. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Trojans take series (3) Apr 1, 2009
Central Alabama baseball team wins rubber match against Jeff Davis ... Published: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:52 PM CDT The Central Alabama baseball team put together nine hits in its final four at-bats and got a lights-out performance in relief from David Kendrick to win an ACCC series against Jeff Davis on Monday in Alexander City. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Tide baseball heads to Gainesville Mar 28, 2009
Pitcher Miers Quigley (right) and the Alabama baseball team visits the Florida Gators this weekend in SEC play. BOL previews the Crimson Tide's key series in Gainesville. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
2008-2009 MSU Baseball Signees Mar 28, 2009
Named to the 2008 Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star competition in Troy, Ala. Invited to the East Coast Pro Showcase in Lakeland, Fla. (GenesPage.com)
Bama Baseball Gets Sweep And Record Mar 19, 2009
The No. 24 ranked Alabama baseball team completed its three-game sweep of Alabama Aednesday, winning both ends of a double header, 6-1 and 12-0, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. hit two home runs in the opener to set the all-time school record with a home run in 18 straight games. (BamaMag.com)
Trojans take two from Bishop State Mar 14, 2009
Published: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:19 PM CDT It took the Central Alabama baseball team a few innings to get going, but once it did, it was smooth sailing for the Trojans for the rest of the afternoon. CACC pounded conference opponent Bishop State 15-5 and 8-0 in a doubleheader Friday in Alexander City. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
CACC softball wins two, CACC and BRHS baseball split Mar 10, 2009
The Central Alabama baseball team started out conference play by dropping two of three games to Southern Union on the road over the weekend. The Bison took game one 5-4 in 11 innings, lost 11-4 on Saturday and then took the rubber match 9-1. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Notes From Alabama Baseball Success Mar 8, 2009
By Posted Mar 7, 2009. Here are notes from Alabama's three-game sweep in the Whataburger College Classic as the Crimson Tide of Coach Jim Wells captured that championship. (BamaMag.com)
Live Streaming Video Available for Southeast-Alabama Baseball Games Feb 22, 2009
- Live video of the Southeast Missouri State versus No. 16 Alabama baseball games is offered by Tide TV at for Saturday and Sunday's contests at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. To access the live video content, viewers are required to register with their e-mail address but the game will be available to view free of charge. (Gosoutheast.com)
Central Alabama baseball team defeats Darton College 12-2 Feb 17, 2009
Published: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:07 PM CST The Central Alabama baseball team improved to 4-2 on the season with a big win in Fort Walton over the weekend. Eight of nine starters scored a run, and the Trojans defeated Darton College 12-2 in six innings. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
