ALABAMA - Each week throughout the high school season, we shine a spotlight on some of the top performances from across the state in our Alabama Diamond Notes. Compiled from submissions by high school coaches statewide, this feature highlights standout individual efforts from the previous week and takes a closer look at the players who made the biggest impact on the diamond.

From dominant outings on the mound to explosive offensive showings and all-around performances that fueled team success, Alabama Diamond Notes is your weekly snapshot of who’s trending across the state.

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John Owen Dean SS / Mortimer Jordan High School, AL / 2026 Dean had a huge week at the plate, going 7-for-10 (.700) with 3 HR, 9 RBI, and 8 runs scored. He also drew 6 walks (2 intentional), was hit by a pitch, and finished with an .824 OBP while adding 2 stolen bases.

Carter Richardson RHP / OF / Brooks High School, AL / 2028 The sophomore collected five hits in nine at-bats (.556) on the week, including two doubles, while adding an RBI and a run scored. Finished with a .600 on-base percentage.

Gunner Johnson SS / OF / Brooks, AL / 2027 Johnson turned in a strong two-way performance, going 5-for-10 (.500) with a double and two runs scored at the plate. Also logged 6 innings on the mound, allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs with 4 strikeouts on 80 pitches in a 2-1 loss to Central.

Jesse Isensee SS / RHP / James Clemens, AL / 2026 The Coastal Alabama–South CC recruit had a productive week, going 5-for-9 (.556) with a HR, 4 RBI, and 3 runs scored. Also drew 5 walks, swiped 4 bases, and finished with a .733 OBP.

Brayden Barnes OF / RHP / Enterprise, AL / 2028 Barnes had another big all-around week, going 8-for-15 (.533) with 3 doubles, 2 HR, 6 RBI, and 6 runs scored. Also earned a complete-game win vs. Central-Phenix City, tossing 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 0 BB while throwing 71% strikes.

Cooper Whorton C / 3B / Boaz, AL / 2027 The uncommitted junior raked at the plate this week, going 9-for-11 (.818) with 7 RBI. Now hitting .500 on the season with 22 hits and 0 strikeouts in 51 plate appearances.

Jayden Hicks LHP / RHP / Moody, AL / 2026 The senior turned in a solid week, going 5-for-12 (.417) with 2 doubles, 3 RBI, and 3 runs scored, while also drawing 3 walks.

Joshua Wilhide RHP / 1B / Bob Jones, AL / 2026 The uncommitted senior produced on both sides, going 4-for-11 (.364) with a HR, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored. Also picked up the win on the mound, tossing 5 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts, 3 hits allowed, and 1 walk for the 7A No. 10 Patriots.

Ward Hickman 2B / SS / Orange Beach, AL / 2026 An uncommitted senior, Hickman, continued to produce at a high level, going 4-for-9 (.444) with 3 HR, a double, 3 RBI, and 3 runs scored last week.

Colton Boyd C / 3B / Orange Beach, AL / 2027 The Southern Miss recruit went 5-for-10 (.500) with 2 HR, 5 RBI, and 2 runs scored last week, while continuing to show high-level defensive work behind the plate.

Van Richards OF / OF / Russell County High School, AL / 2029 The freshman continued his hot start this spring, going 6-for-13 (.462) with a HR, a double, and 3 RBI, finishing the week with a .562 OBP.

Levi Nickoli SS / RHP / Homewood, AL / 2026 The Auburn recruit put together a huge week, going 8-for-13 (.615) with 3 HR, 6 RBI, and 4 runs scored. He also drew 2 walks, was hit by three pitches, stole 6 bases, and posted a .722 OBP for the 6A No. 4 Patriots.

Garrett Reid RHP / SS / Deshler, AL / 2026 Fresh off the basketball court, the Samford commit made an immediate impact—going 6-for-18 (.333) with 2 HR, 3 doubles, 6 RBI, and 7 runs scored. He also dominated on the mound, posting a 1-0 record with 2 saves, allowing just 1 run over 12 innings with 15 strikeouts and only 1 walk (0.583 ERA).

Dylan Olive RHP / 3B / Deshler, AL / 2026 The NW Shoals CC recruit had a big week at the plate, going 9-for-14 (.643) with a HR, 5 doubles, 6 RBI, and 6 runs scored. He also added 3 walks, a HBP, and a stolen base.

Carson Brown 3B / Lauderdale County, AL / 2026 The uncommitted senior had a strong week at the plate, going 7-for-9 (.778) with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, and 3 runs scored for the Tigers.

Jacob Jones OF / Lauderdale County, AL / 2027 Jones put together a solid week at the plate, going 5-for-10 (.500) with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored, while adding a stolen base.

Jeremiah Hutchins OF / Lauderdale County, AL / 2026 Hutchins, an uncommitted senior, had a strong week, going 5-for-12 (.417) with a HR, 2 doubles, 7 RBI, and 4 runs scored.

Tripp Benton RHP / 1B / Dothan High School, AL / 2027 The junior delivered a strong week on the mound, throwing 9.2 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts, allowing just 4 hits and 3 walks. He logged 4 IP vs. Cottonwood and 5.2 IP vs. Vestavia Hills.

Easton Moody RHP / 3B / Brooks, AL / 2029 The freshman right-hander earned the win, tossing 6 innings while allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs with 4 strikeouts in a 5-3 win over Central.

Charlie Buttram C / Brooks, AL / 2026 Buttram contributed on both sides in the area series vs. Central, going 1-0 with a save while tossing 6.1 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts and 4 hits allowed. Also went 3-for-10 (.300) with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored.

Tracy Pearson RHP / Percy Julian High School, AL / 2028 Pearson was dominant in the win over Williamson, tossing 5 innings to earn the victory while allowing just 1 hit and no runs, striking out 9 with 4 walks in an 11-1 win.

Haagan Dodd LHP / OF / Boaz, AL / 2027 The uncommitted junior southpaw tossed a 5-inning no-hitter vs. Guntersville, striking out 8 with 1 walk in a 12-0 win.

Bryant Hardin RHP / 1B / Moody, AL / 2026 The Shelton State commit and Senior Future Games alum (2025) delivered a complete-game shutout, tossing 7 innings while allowing 5 hits and no runs with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts in a 1-0 win over Springville.

Jack Carnell OF / RHP / Albert P Brewer, AL / 2026 The senior right-hander battled his way to a complete-game win, tossing 7 innings while allowing 7 hits and no earned runs with 4 strikeouts and 3 walks in a 2-1 win over Decatur. He worked out of multiple jams, stranding 10 baserunners along the way.

Tyler Booth RHP / Rehobeth, AL / 2026 The Huntingdon recruit tossed a complete-game win vs. Hardin Valley Academy (TN), allowing just 2 hits while striking out 9 over 7 innings on 99 pitches (67% strikes). He also holds a 0.984 ERA on the season.

UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

SHOWCASE	DATE	LOCATION
Montgomery Summer ID	June 2, 2026	Holtville High School
Montgomery Rising Stars ID	June 2, 2026	Holtville High School
Huntsville Summer ID	June 9, 2026	James Clemens High School
Huntsville Rising Stars ID	June 9, 2026	James Clemens High School
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)	June 16-17, 2026	River Run Park
Gulf Coast Summer ID	June 23, 2026	Orange Beach Sportsplex
Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID	June 23, 2026	Orange Beach Sportsplex
Birmingham Summer ID	June 30, 2026	Pelham High School
Birmingham Rising Stars ID	June 30, 2026	Pelham High School
Tuscaloosa Summer ID	July 7, 2026	Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa Rising Stars ID	July 7, 2026	Northridge High School
Wiregrass Summer ID	July 14, 2026	Enterprise High School
Wiregrass Rising Stars ID	July 14, 2026	Enterprise High School

 

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