The Alabama Diamond Notes is a new feature for 2022 that will focus on highlighting some top performances across the state based on nominations from high school coaches. We will highlight those positions players, pitchers and two-way players every Tuesday of the high school season that are deserving to be highlighted based on their performance. 

Thanks to the many high school coaches that sent in nominations this week.

Check out our scout blog HERE for games our staff was able to get out and see last week.

For now, let's take a look at those players from across the state highlighted in this week's Alabama Diamond Notes. 

 

DIAMOND NOTES (FEBruary 28-march 5) 

Samuel Hogue C / RHP / Lindsay Lane Christian, AL / 2022 The Wallace-Hanceville CC  commit was 12-17 (.705 BA) for the week with four doubles and one home run while driving in 11 runs for the 1A No. 2 Lions.

Micah Perkins SS / RHP / Lindsay Lane Christian, AL / 2022 Perkins hit an even .500 (10-20) for the week which included two home runs and one double. The Huntingdon recruit also drove in three runs and stole three bases.

Ben Frasier SS / 2B / Lindsay Lane Christian Academy, AL / 2023 The junior middle infielder was 9-18 (.500 BA) during the week with one double and one home run. Frasier also drove in 11 runs and swiped a bag for the Lions.

Tucker Burns SS / 2B / Sparkman , AL / 2022 Burns, a Wallace-Hanceville CC recruit, is the catalyst for the Senators hitting out of the leadoff spot and he certainly set the table for his team this week. He was 9-17 (.529 BA) with five stolen bases, six runs scored and also drove in a run for the 7A No. 6 Senators.

Marc Stephens SS / RHP / Gulf Shores , AL / 2022 Stephens has helped the Dolphins to a 10-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in 6A. For the week, Stephens hit at a .500 clip (6-12) with a double and four runs driven in. The Mississippi Gulf Coast CC recruit also scored three runs and stole a base.

Preston Lewis 1B / OF / New Hope, AL / 2023 The junior 1B/OF delivered at a high level for the Indians this week. He was 5-8 (.625 BA) with three doubles and one home run while driving in three runs.

Luke Holbrook SS / RHP / Whitesburg Christian , AL / 2025 The freshman had an impressive week and made school history while doing so. Holbrook twirled a complete game no-hitter with 19 Ks while also hitting at a .714 clip (5-7) for the week, which included three doubles, a home run and three walks. The long ball was the first home run in school history for the young Warrior program.

Alex Wade OF / RHP / Madison Academy, AL / 2022 The Auburn recruit (and former Future Games and Super 60 participant) has produced at a high level for years for the Mustangs and this week was no exception. Wade was 8-11 (.727 BA) with three doubles and three home runs while driving in 10 runs. The senior also scored eight runs and stole four bases.

Tyler Zawacki OF / RHP / Buckhorn, AL / 2022 The uncommitted senior delivered in a big way for the undefeated Bucks as he was 12-17 (.705 BA) for the week with three home runs (all in one game) and four doubles. Zawacki also drove in eleven runs.

Killian Davis 2B / SS / Madison County , AL / 2022 Davis delivered for the Tigers in a two-way role during the week. Offensively, the senior was 7-15 (.467 BA) with two doubles and one home run. He also drove in five runs, scored eight runs and had two stolen bases. On the mound he went 1-0 for the week with five innings pitched, striking out eight hitters while only walking one.

Cameron Habada LHP / 1B / Phil Campbell, AL / 2023 Habada was 7-12 (.583 BA) with seven RBIs, two stolen bases and three runs scored for the 3A No. 1 Bobcats. The southpaw was also 1-0 on the mound for the week. He also threw 6 innings of shutout baseball and only allowed two hits while striking out 15 hitters.

Ryan Revera C / OF / Bob Jones, AL / 2022 Revera, a Wallace-Hanceville CC recruit, had a big week for the 7A No. 10 Patriots. He was 5-11 (.455 BA) with three runs driven in while also drawing two walks. He scored a run and also had a stolen base.

Trenton Shirley SS / OF / Tuscaloosa County, AL / 2023 Tuscaloosa County has gotten off to a 9-1 start (7A No. 9) and Shirley has certainly been part of that hot start. The uncommitted junior was 8-12 (.667 BA) with six doubles and four runs driven in during a 4-0 week for the Wildcats.

Davis Perdue C / 2B / Northside, AL / 2023 Perdue was 9-17 (.529 BA) for Northside during the week with a home run, two doubles and nine runs driven in. He also continues to perform at a high level behind the plate.

Riley Miller OF / RHP / Athens, AL / 2024 Miller finds his name on the list for a second time in as many weeks but his numbers certainly back up his selections. This week, the sophomore was 10-17 (.588 BA) with two home runs and eight RBIs. He also scored six runs.

Mason Billions 1B / Ardmore, AL / 2022 Billions, an uncommitted senior 1B, produced at a high level with the bat for the Tigers. He was 7-16 (.438 BA) with one home run while driving in nine runs. He also scored six runs and drew five walks during the week.

Nathan Embrey SS / 2B / Ardmore, AL / 2022 Embrey was 9-16 (.563 BA) with three doubles and a triple during the week. The senior also drove in eight runs and scored 10 runs himself while also drawing five walks.

Drew Daly OF / Ardmore, AL / 2022 Anytime you reach double digit hits during a week it has to be a good week. That was certainly the case for Daly last week as he was 10-19 (.526 BA) with a double and four RBIs. He also scored 11 runs for the Tigers.

Drew Shiver OF / 3B / Enterprise, AL / 2023 Shiver, a Troy recruit, was 4-9 (.444 BA) on the week. Three of those four base hits were for extra bases as he had two doubles and one triple. The junior drove in five runs for the 7A Wildcats.

Brady Richardson SS / RHP / Enterprise, AL / 2025 Richardson, a freshman, was 4-7 (.571 BA) during the week with two doubles and three runs batted in. The Troy commit was also superb on the mound as well. He tossed five innings of one-hit ball while striking out eight hitters.

Ethan Hamm LHP / OF / Lauderdale County, AL / 2022 The senior put up some impressive numbers in a two-way role during the week. With the bat he was 10-18 (.556 BA) with three doubles and 10 runs driven in. He also scored seven runs. On the mound, Hamm went 8.1 innings of shutout baseball with 12 strikeouts while going 1-0.

Brodey Lentz LHP / OF / Lauderdale County, AL / 2022 Lentz, a Northeast Mississippi CC recruit, performed a high level over the week as a position player and pitcher. With the bat, the senior was 9-16 (.563 BA) with two doubles and one triple. He also drove in seven runs and scored nine himself. On the mound, the southpaw went 1-0 for the week as he only allowed two hits and one earned run over seven innings. He struck out ten hitters.

Ryan Everly SS / RHP / Sparkman , AL / 2024 The sophomore was brilliant on the mound for the 7A No. 6 Senators as he recorded a seven inning complete-game win, only allowing three hits. He did not walk a batter and did not allow an earned run, while striking out 11 hitters.

Landon Russell RHP / SS / Central Phenix City, AL / 2022 The Auburn commit has definitely proven himself to be a legitimate two-way threat but this week we spotlight his ability on the mound. For the week, Russell made one start and turned in a complete game shutout as he struck out eleven while only walking three hitters for the 7A No. 2 Red Devils.

Bryce Sanders LHP / OF / Central (Phenix City), AL / 2022 Sanders, an uncommitted senior, continues to be a frontline arm for the Red Devils. This past week he made one start and turned in a masterpiece by going 6.1 innings and not allowing a run. He scattered five hits, walked three and struck out six hitters.

Nathaniel Meeks RHP / OF / New Hope, AL / 2022 The senior right-hander was very efficient for the Indians as he tossed 10.2 innings of shutout baseball in a couple of big wins. He struck out nine hitters while also doing a fantastic job of commanding the strike zone.

Press Jefcoat RHP / Pike Liberal Arts, AL / 2022 The Pensacola State CC recruit turned in a gem for the Patriots as he went seven innings in a win and did not allow a run. He only allowed three base runners (one hit and two walks) while striking out 13 opposing hitters.

Cooper Cochran RHP / OF / Athens, AL / 2022 Cochran gave the Golden Eagles just what they needed as he went five innings in his start this week and did not allow an earned run. He scattered two hits and struck out nine hitters. Cochran is a Tennessee-Martin recruit.

Bryant Loving SS / Hamilton, AL / 2023 The uncommitted junior was 6-16 (.375 BA) with eight runs scored, eight stolen bases and four runs batted in. He also walked five times. Loving was even more impressive on the mound as he recorded a complete game shutout win (7 IP), only allowing four hits while striking out 11 hitters.

Eli Jackson LHP / OF / Hamilton, AL / 2022 The Wallace-Hanceville CC recruit went 2-0 for the week, tossing 11 innings against West Point and Winfield. The southpaw issued only three walks while striking out 18 opposing hitters. For the week, he finished with a 1.90 ERA.

 

 

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