Alabama Baseball 2023 Season Preview: Starting Lineup, Predictions & More
By Matt Melton
Alabama Baseball 2023 Projected Starting Lineup
- C Dominic Tamez
- 1B Drew Williamson
- 2B Bryce Eblin
- SS Jim Jarvis
- 3B Ed Johnson
- LF Tommy Seidl
- CF Caden Rose
- RF Andrew Pinckney
- DH William Hamiter
Alabama’s starting lineup could look similar to last season, with the only real question coming at third base, where there will be a new starter for the first time in years. Ed Johnson, a transfer from Tennessee Tech, could potentially fill that role, while additional transfers such as Mac Guscette and Ryan Guardino could also see time in starting roles.
Alabama Baseball 2023 Projected Weekend Rotation
- Friday – RHP Garrett McMillan
- Saturday – RHP Jacob McNairy
- Sunday – LHP Grayson Hitt
As mentioned previously, all of Alabama’s 2022 weekend rotation returns this season, anchored by Friday night starter, Garrett McMillan. McNairy and Hitt will likely occupy the other weekend spots as well, with right-hander Ben Hess also a potential name to watch for, as well as UAB transfer Jackson Reynolds.
2023 Season Predictions
In conclusion, here are a few predictions for the 2023 Alabama baseball season:
- Alabama will have a breakout player in both the lineup and rotation – INF Will Hodo and RHP Ben Hess
- The Crimson Tide will win 35 total games, which would be Alabama’s highest total since the 2016 season in which they went 33-25, as well as make an NCAA Regional appearance
- Alabama will have at-least one player receive All-SEC honors this season
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