The Alabama Scout Blog returns for the 2026 high school season, providing insider information and on-site scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Alabama staff throughout the week. This running blog will be updated daily as our staff hits fields across the state, spotlighting standout performers and notable prospects from each stop.

Each update will feature a collection of players who stood out, complete with scouting blurbs, evaluations, and video highlights added below each report. Coverage will include underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft follows, and any performances that demand attention.

Expect a wide range of information throughout the week, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, and other key metrics, along with context from what we’re seeing in game action. Be sure to check back daily, as new reports and videos will be added every time our staff is out at the ballpark.

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📅 Monday, March 2nd

Game: Trinity Presbyterian vs. Saint James

+ SS/RHP Land Sharpless (Trinity Presbyterian, 2029) continues to separate himself from a deep group of 2029 shortstops in Alabama, showing polish and confidence well beyond his years. A former Prep Baseball Junior Future Games alum and the Wildcats’ starting quarterback, the 6-foot, 170-pound freshman brings a true athlete’s profile with athleticism and body control on both sides of the ball. At the plate, he operates with a smooth, rhythmic setup and advanced bat-to-ball skills, showing the ability to change planes, cover the zone, and adjust to different pitch shapes. The strength is beginning to show more in the frame, highlighted by a pair of loud swings that produced a double and a triple off the left-field wall of a minor league park. Hitting in the three-hole and handling shortstop duties as a freshman, Sharpless carries himself with noticeable confidence and maturity, and the overall look continues to trend upward.

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+ OF Jimmy Dickens (Saint James, 2026) was a bright spot despite the loss, turning in a strong 4-for-4 performance that included three singles and a double. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound left-hander immediately stands out with long levers and present strength, and he showed a true all-fields approach throughout the night. His best swing came on a backside laser into the left-center gap for a stand-up double, highlighting his ability to let the ball travel and stay controlled through contact. Dickens consistently covered the zone from line to line, staying balanced and producing quality contact to all parts of the field. A previous 6.98 runner in the 60, he pairs that athleticism with developing tools, giving him an intriguing, under-the-radar profile in the 2026 class.

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Game: Pike Road vs. Providence Christian

+ 3B Brooks Canady (Providence Christian, 2026) delivered the loudest swing of the night, launching a first-pitch leadoff home run onto the tracks in left field of a minor league park. The strong-framed right-hander hits from a slightly open stance with rhythm in the hands and a quick toe-tap trigger to get started. He works linearly through the zone, staying well-connected and utilizing the lower half to generate carry off the barrel. The strength shows up at contact, and the ball jumps when he catches it out front. It was an authoritative swing that underscored the impact potential in his bat.

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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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