2026 PB Alabama Kickoff Classic: Weekend Stat Leaders
February 25, 2026
NORTHPORT, AL - The opening weekend of the high school season always brings a renewed sense of energy across the state, and the 2026 Prep Baseball Alabama Kickoff Classic once again set the tone at River Run Park in Northport. With a strong field of programs on hand and a packed slate of games over two days, the Kickoff Classic provided an early measuring stick for teams, players, and storylines heading into the heart of the spring.
From tightly contested matchups to standout individual performances, the weekend delivered no shortage of action and gave fans an early look at some of the talent that will shape the 2026 season across Alabama. This article serves as a complete recap and statistical hub from the event, highlighting the top performers, key numbers, and notable trends that emerged from opening weekend, while offering a snapshot of which players and teams wasted no time making their presence felt.
Weekend Offense Leaders
Total Hits (H) — Minimum: 4
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | Total H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Carter | Central-Phenix City | INF | 2028 | 6 |
| Kamrin Jenkins | Bob Jones | SS | 2026 | 6 |
| Sam Prier | Oak Mountain | C | 2026 | 6 |
| Aiden Craven | Chelsea | OF | 2026 | 5 |
| Jaxson Dohrman | Chelsea | OF | 2027 | 5 |
| Dillon Dubose | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2027 | 5 |
| John Pruet | Northridge | 3B | 2028 | 5 |
| Bryce Zimmerman | Hazel Green | INF | 2026 | 5 |
| Caleb Banks | Gardendale | UTL | 2026 | 4 |
| Joe Cross | Spain Park | OF | 2026 | 4 |
| Brock Green | Northside | OF | 2028 | 4 |
| Ty Hunter | Hazel Green | OF | 2028 | 4 |
| Drew Jackson III | American Christian | OF | 2028 | 4 |
| Brooks Mellown | Tuscaloosa County | INF | 2026 | 4 |
| Evan Taylor | Northside | OF | 2026 | 4 |
Doubles (2B) — Minimum: 2
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | 2B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise Baker | Hartselle | OF | 2026 | 3 |
| Andrew Beaverson | Hazel Green | 1B | 2026 | 2 |
| Tayte Dunn | Bob Jones | C | 2026 | 2 |
| Kamrin Jenkins | Bob Jones | SS | 2026 | 2 |
| Austin Kightlinger | Northside | OF | 2027 | 2 |
| Bryce Zimmerman | Hazel Green | INF | 2026 | 2 |
Triples (3B) — Minimum: 1
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | 3B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Arendale | Northridge | INF | 2026 | 1 |
| Jaylen Carter | Central-Phenix City | INF | 2028 | 1 |
| Joe Cross | Spain Park | OF | 2026 | 1 |
| Dillon Dubose | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2027 | 1 |
| Avery Floyd | Chelsea | INF | 2027 | 1 |
| Will Jacobsen | Spain Park | 3B | 2027 | 1 |
| Drew Jackson III | American Christian | OF | 2028 | 1 |
| Kamrin Jenkins | Bob Jones | SS | 2026 | 1 |
| Ryan Nichols | Tuscaloosa County | SS | 2027 | 1 |
| Cooper Obradovich | Northridge | OF | 2027 | 1 |
| Rhys Jones | Spain Park | SS | 2026 | 1 |
| Christian Thomas | Central-Phenix City | OF | 2027 | 1 |
| Ty Hunter | Hazel Green | OF | 2028 | 1 |
| Bryant Wisdom | Chelsea | SS | 2029 | 1 |
Home Runs (HR) — Minimum: 1
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamrin Jenkins | Bob Jones | SS | 2026 | 3 |
| Jaylen Crocker | American Christian | C | 2026 | 2 |
| Luke Channell | Oak Mountain | 1B | 2028 | 1 |
| Aiden Craven | Chelsea | OF | 2026 | 1 |
| Cooper Craycraft | Thompson | C | 2027 | 1 |
| Hunter Elmore | American Christian | 1B | 2028 | 1 |
| Sam Parrish | Chelsea | OF | 2026 | 1 |
| Brayden Skinner | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2026 | 1 |
| Joshua Wilhide | Bob Jones | OF | 2026 | 1 |
| Bryant Wisdom | Chelsea | SS | 2029 | 1 |
Runs Batted In (RBI) — Minimum: 4
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamrin Jenkins | Bob Jones | SS | 2026 | 9 |
| Ty Hunter | Hazel Green | OF | 2028 | 5 |
| Brody Abernathy | Northside | C | 2027 | 4 |
| Aiden Craven | Chelsea | OF | 2026 | 4 |
| Jaylen Crocker | American Christian | C | 2026 | 4 |
| Joe Cross | Spain Park | OF | 2026 | 4 |
| Will Jacobsen | Spain Park | 3B | 2027 | 4 |
| Brooks Mellown | Tuscaloosa County | 3B | 2026 | 4 |
| John Pruet | Northridge | 3B | 2028 | 4 |
| Brayden Skinner | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2026 | 4 |
Walks (BB) — Minimum: 3
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Kightlinger | Northside | OF | 2027 | 6 |
| Hunter Elmore | American Christian | 1B | 2028 | 5 |
| Jashaun Moten | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2026 | 5 |
| Bryant Wisdom | Chelsea | SS | 2029 | 5 |
| Parker Banks | Gardendale | UTL | 2026 | 3 |
| Jaylen Carter | Central-Phenix City | INF | 2028 | 3 |
| Jaylen Crocker | American Christian | C | 2026 | 3 |
| Carter Gilley | Central-Phenix City | SS | 2028 | 3 |
| Jayse Hallman | Northside | OF | 2027 | 3 |
| Hayden Jones | Central-Phenix City | 1B | 2027 | 3 |
| Parker Robinson | Gardendale | UTL | 2026 | 3 |
| Micah Sigler | Bob Jones | INF | 2028 | 3 |
| Logan Swam | Gardendale | OF | 2027 | 3 |
Stolen Bases (SB) — Minimum: 3
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Guzewicz | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2026 | 4 |
| Jayse Hallman | Northside | OF | 2027 | 4 |
| Brayden Skinner | Tuscaloosa County | OF | 2026 | 4 |
| Caleb Banks | Gardendale | UTL | 2026 | 3 |
| Jaylen Carter | Central-Phenix City | INF | 2028 | 3 |
| Austin Kightlinger | Northside | OF | 2027 | 3 |
| John Pruet | Northridge | 3B | 2028 | 3 |
| Evan Taylor | Northside | OF | 2026 | 3 |
Weekend Pitching Leaders
Highest FB Velocity — Minimum: 89 mph
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | FB Velo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Williams | Thompson | RHP | 2026 | 94 mph |
| Grant Hill | Chelsea | RHP | 2026 | 93 mph |
| Silas Osbourn | Chelsea | RHP | 2026 | 93 mph |
| Austin Kightlinger | Northside | RHP | 2027 | 91 mph |
| Evan Malone | Northridge | RHP | 2026 | 91 mph |
| Brayden Dockery | Helena | RHP | 2026 | 90 mph |
| Barron Gatlin | Northridge | RHP | 2026 | 90 mph |
| Hudson Olive | Bob Jones | RHP | 2028 | 90 mph |
| Jake Holderfield | Helena | RHP | 2026 | 89 mph |
| Luke Neill | Chelsea | RHP | 2026 | 89 mph |
| Jackson Price | Chelsea | RHP | 2026 | 89 mph |
| Graham Segraves | Bob Jones | RHP | 2027 | 89 mph |
Total Strikeouts (K) — Minimum: 6
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Williams | Thompson | RHP | 2026 | 12 |
| Colton Clark | Hazel Green | RHP | 2027 | 10 |
| Evan Malone | Northridge | RHP | 2026 | 10 |
| Tate Pettus | Tuscaloosa County | LHP | 2026 | 8 |
| Cooper Morgan | Chelsea | RHP | 2027 | 7 |
| William Yoder | Oak Mountain | RHP | 2027 | 7 |
| Jaylen Crocker | American Christian | RHP | 2026 | 6 |
| Hunter Elmore | American Christian | RHP | 2028 | 6 |
| Austin Kightlinger | Northside | RHP | 2027 | 6 |
| Carter Lee | Hartselle | RHP | 2026 | 6 |
| Gibbs White | Tuscaloosa County | RHP | 2027 | 6 |
Highest Strike Percentage (K%) — Minimum: 69%, 25 pitches
| Player | Team | Pos | Class | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Champion | Northridge | RHP | 2027 | 78% |
| Asher Doepel | Hartselle | RHP | 2026 | 76% |
| Austin Kightlinger | Northside | RHP | 2027 | 74% |
| Mac Nunnally | Pell City | LHP | 2028 | 74% |
| Gibbs White | Tuscaloosa County | RHP | 2027 | 72% |
| Ashton Blankenship | Central-Phenix City | RHP | 2027 | 71% |
| Matthew Weyer | Northridge | RHP | 2026 | 71% |
| Wyatt Williams | Thompson | RHP | 2026 | 71% |
| Connor Bradley | Hartselle | LHP | 2027 | 70% |
| Carter Lee | Hartselle | RHP | 2026 | 69% |
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