The wait is over. High school baseball season has officially arrived in Alabama.
As teams across the state prepare for Opening Week, we unveil our first Class 7A–1A polls of the season, offering an early snapshot of where things stand entering the spring.
These rankings are built from a combination of preseason evaluations, returning production, roster depth, and conversations with coaches across the state. As always, they are intended to serve as a starting point, not a final verdict, with movement expected as teams take the field and the season begins to unfold.
Below, we break down the Top-10 teams in each classification as we open the 2026 Alabama high school baseball season.
Class 7A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoover | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa County | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Bob Jones | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | Thompson | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Central-Phenix City | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | Hewitt-Trussville | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Vestavia Hills | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | James Clemens | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Enterprise | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Auburn | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Alma Bryant, Baker, Daphne, Dothan, Fairhope, Grissom, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Oak Mountain, Opelika, Prattville, Sparkman
Class 6A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartselle | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | Homewood | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Chelsea | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | Mountain Brook | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Spain Park | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | Northridge | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Hazel Green | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | Saraland | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Pell City | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Oxford | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Benjamin Russell, Buckhorn, Calera, Cullman, Fort Payne, Gardendale, Gulf Shores, Helena, Hueytown, Pelham, Rehobeth, Spanish Fort, Stanhope Elmore, Wetumpka
Class 5A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Christian | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | St. Paul's Episcopal | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Northside | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | Faith Academy | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Demopolis | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | Briarwood Christian | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Russellville | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | UMS-Wright Prep | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Madison Academy | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Springville | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Andalusia, Arab, Boaz, Charles Henderson, Douglas, Elberta, Elmore County, Headland, Holtville, Jacksonville, Lawrence County, Leeds, Marbury, Mobile Christian, Moody, Scottsboro, Shelby County
Class 4A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deshler | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | Bibb County | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Madison County | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | Oak Grove | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Etowah | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | Orange Beach | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Trinity Presbyterian | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | Westbrook Christian | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Central-Florence | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Opp | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Alexandria, Bayside Academy, Cordova, Fayette County, Haleyville, Hokes Bluff, Munford, New Brockton, Satsuma, Tallassee, WS Neal
Class 3A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | Gordo | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Saint James | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | Lee-Scott Academy | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Prattville Christian | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | The Altamont School | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Wicksburg | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | Collinsville | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Thorsby | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Winfield | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Cottage Hill Christian, Elkmont, Flomaton, Fyffe, Geraldine, JB Pennington, Lauderdale County, Oakman, Phil Campbell, Piedmont, Providence Christian, The Montgomery Academy, Thomasville, Vinemont, Whitesburg Christian
Class 2A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars Hill Bible | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | Ariton | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Lindsay Lane Christian | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | GW Long | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Reeltown | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | Vincent | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Red Bay | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | North Sand Mountain | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Pike Liberal Arts | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Tuscaloosa Academy | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Bayshore Christian, Belgreen, Cedar Bluff, Cottonwood, Decatur Heritage Christian, Pleasant Valley, Ranburne, Sumiton Christian, Westminster-Oak Mountain
Class 1A Top 10
| Rank | Team | Record | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hackleburg | 0-0 | — |
| 2 | Addison | 0-0 | — |
| 3 | Fayetteville | 0-0 | — |
| 4 | Leroy | 0-0 | — |
| 5 | Appalachian | 0-0 | — |
| 6 | Brantley | 0-0 | — |
| 7 | Florala | 0-0 | — |
| 8 | Lynn | 0-0 | — |
| 9 | Millry | 0-0 | — |
| 10 | Billingsley | 0-0 | — |
On the Bubble
Just outside the Top 10 entering Opening Week:
Athens Bible, Autauga Academy, Coosa Christian, Hubbertville, Maplesville, Pickens Academy, South Lamar, Spring Garden, Sweet Water, University Charter