2024 Alabama Player Rankings: Initial Release

Waldrop put together one of the more impressive performances for Team Alabama at the PBR Jr. Future Games this summer. Coming in at No. 3 here, the 6-foot, 175 pound corner infielder has a smooth stroke from the left side. Very polished, mature approach for his age. Posted arguably the best BP rounds on Team Alabama in the workout and seemed to translate that performance to gameplay with ease. Hammered balls back up the middle and to the pull side. Sure-handed with the glove at the hot corner. Arguably one of the top bats in the 2024 Alabama class.

Coming in at No. 5, Holley has really started to make some notable strides and jumped out after his performance at the Southeast Canes Scout Day this summer. Listed at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds, the freshman already possesses some polished skills with some quick twitch in all facets of his game. Uses a short stride with an upward bat path to generate hard-hit line drives as he showed during BP at the event. Arguably his best tool is his arm behind the plate. Posted consistent 1.91-2.07 pop times with carry & accuracy to the bag. 

Another Team Alabama member from this summer’s PBR Jr. Future Games, Hunter comes in at No. 6 in this version of the rankings. Seemed to elevate his game at the plate at one of the bigger events for ‘23s and ‘24s this summer in the JFG’s. Standing at 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, Hunter uses his physical stature to his advantage at the plate. An extra base hit machine during gameplay at the JFG’s. Great barrel awareness and never seemed to get fooled. Solid defensively at 3rd base. Can also hop on the mound and run it up to 81 mph. Really like the potential here for Hunter.

Slotted at No.7 behind Hunter is another fellow Team Alabama member in Booth. Attended numerous events over the past couple years and is really starting to come into his own at the plate. Another right-handed bat that always seems to generate hard contact in each at-bat. Shows the ability to hammer balls to the pull side both during BP and during gameplay. Physical frame at 6-foot, 175 pounds, uses that physicality to his advantage at the dish. 

Debuting at No. 8 in the version is Mason Perrigo who stood out at the Excel Baseball Scout Day last week. Currently stands at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, but you wouldn’t think he was a ‘24 by looking at him. Certainly utilizes that strength when swinging the stick. Posted a 90.49 mph EV on the Trackman during BP. Definite pull side pop and has the chance to become a big time power bat down the road. Showcased some impressive athleticism running a 7.07 laser-timed 60 YD. Ran the fastball up to 82 mph in the bullpen also.

‘24 SS/RHP Mason Perrigo (@PerrigoMason; @1RebelBaseball) stands 6-foot-1, 175 pounds from the right side with some juice to the pull side w/ numerous balls crushed to the LCF gap. Posted a 90.5 EV, per @TrackManBB.#ExcelScoutDay | @ExcelBaseball pic.twitter.com/ZVkhzSIa31

— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) November 5, 2020

King debuts at No. 9 in this version of the rankings after some strong performances on the mound this fall. Attended the PBR Southeast Fall Championships and the AL/MS Border Battle and showcased an impressive fastball that has been up to 83 mph with efficient spin (2300-2350 RPM’s). Standing at 6-foot, 145 pounds, King possesses clean mechanics with an easy arm action. Ball comes out well out of the hand. Velocity will continue to come down the road with added strength to the frame. 

Rounding out the Top 10, Owen is an arm that caught the eyes of our LakePoint staff over in Georgia this fall. In an outing at the Underclass World Series, Owen worked 80-83 mph and pounded the zone with an efficient FB/SL combo. Lived at the bottom of the zone during the outing. Compact build with a strong lower-half at 5-foot-8, 155 pounds. Will be one to keep an eye on in the coming years.