Yellowhammer State Games: Event Preview
June 14, 2026
NORTHPORT, AL - One of the premier summer events on the Prep Baseball Alabama calendar is set to return this week as the 2026 Yellowhammer State Games heads to its new home at River Run Park on June 16-17.
Now entering its third year, the Yellowhammer State Games has quickly established itself as the top evaluation opportunity in the state, bringing together more than 210 of Alabama's top prospects from the 2027-2030 classes for two days of competition and exposure. The invite-only event serves as a key identifier for future Prep Baseball events, including the Future Games, while providing players the opportunity to compete against many of the state's top talents in a highly competitive environment.
Since its inception, the event has continued to grow in both size and impact. More than 100 attendees from the 2025 Yellowhammer State Games have already announced college commitments, while numerous former participants have gone on to earn Future Games invitations and establish themselves among the top prospects in their respective classes.
Below, we'll take a deeper look at this year's event, including the new venue, notable attendees, event information, team rosters, pitching rotations, and more as we count down to the summer's premier event in Northport.
Event Snapshot 📋
- Event: 2026 Yellowhammer State Games
- Date: June 16-17, 2026
- Location: River Run Park - Northport, AL
- Format: Invite-only
- Classes: 2027-2030
- Players: 210+
- Teams: 16
- Fields: 4
- Schedule: Pro-style workout and gameplay
New Home: River Run Park 🏟
The 2026 Yellowhammer State Games will be held at River Run Park in Northport for the first time, giving the event a new home as it enters Year 3. The brand-new facility provides a strong setting for one of the state's premier invite-only events, allowing players, families, college coaches, and the Prep Baseball Alabama staff to operate out of one centralized location throughout the two-day event.
With all teams competing at the same complex, River Run Park will provide an efficient setup for evaluations, coverage, and gameplay as more than 210 prospects take the field next week.
The stage is set. 😎😎😎
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By The Numbers 📊
- 124 commitments from 2024 Yellowhammer State Games attendees
- 104 commitments from 2025 Yellowhammer State Games attendees
- 25 of 58 (43%) Alabama Future Games selections in 2024 attended the Yellowhammer State Games
- 22 of 59 (37%) Alabama Future Games selections in 2025 attended the Yellowhammer State Games
YSGames25 Commitment Breakdown
- NCAA Division I: 14
- NCAA Division II: 12
- NCAA Division III: 5
- NAIA: 3
- JUCO: 67
- Other 4-year programs: 3
The Road to the 2026 Future Games ⭐
The Yellowhammer State Games has established itself as one of the most important events of the summer evaluation period and serves as a key pathway to the 2026 Future Games, the country's top uncommitted event with more than 400 college recruiters in attendance.
Players can earn Future Games consideration through any Prep Baseball Alabama summer event, but attendance at one of our summer events is required for selection. Historically, the Yellowhammer State Games has produced the largest group of Future Games representatives each year, making it one of the most important events of the summer evaluation period.
The impact has been evident in recent years. Of Alabama's 58 Future Games selections in 2024, 25 attended the Yellowhammer State Games. In 2025, 22 of the state's 59 Future Games selections participated in the event. As the evaluation process continues throughout the summer, this week's event will once again play a significant role in helping identify Alabama's next Future Games roster.
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Inside the 2026 YSGames Roster 🔍
The 2026 Yellowhammer State Games will feature one of the deepest collections of talent assembled in Alabama this summer. More than 215 players from the 2027-2030 classes are set to compete over two days at River Run Park, representing programs from across the state in one of Alabama's premier invite-only events.
The statewide reach of the event continues to grow entering its third year, with players from 104 different high schools scheduled to attend. Hartselle and Vestavia Hills lead all programs with nine representatives each, while Spain Park follows closely behind with eight attendees. American Christian Academy, Fairhope, and Northside are also well represented with six players apiece.
- 215+ Players
- 104 High Schools Represented
- Hartselle & Vestavia Hills Lead All Schools (9)
- Spain Park (8)
- American Christian Academy, Fairhope & Northside (6)
Beyond the numbers, this year's roster features many of the top-ranked prospects in Alabama across multiple graduating classes, including numerous Future Games candidates, nationally-ranked prospects, and some of the state's top uncommitted talents. The roster is loaded with talent across all four graduating classes. Below, we highlight a few of the many top prospects from each class expected to take the field in Northport this week.
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Austin Kightlinger OF / Northside, AL / 2027Kightlinger emerged as one of the state's biggest risers last summer after a strong showing at the Yellowhammer State Games helped earn him a Future Games invitation. Since then, the Indiana commit has continued to trend upward, showcasing one of the top hit tools in Alabama's 2027 class with an all-around skill set that continues to elevate and raise his long-term ceiling. Kightlinger will once again be one of the top position players to follow in Northport. |
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Brady Sack RHP / OF / Auburn, AL / 2027Few arms in attendance can match Sack's blend of athleticism, stuff, and projection. The South Alabama commit has already reached 92 mph with the fastball and pairs it with a firm slider that continues to miss bats, all while carrying a frame that suggests more velocity could be on the horizon. Sack enters the event as one of the premier arms in the 2027 class. |
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Bryant Hopkins RHP / Valley, AL / 2027Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 5
Armed with one of the most devastating breaking balls in Alabama, Hopkins enters the event as one of the top uncommitted pitching prospects in the state's 2027 class. The former Future Games attendee has been up to the upper-80s with the fastball, but it's the breaking ball that separates him from his peers, spinning north of 3000 RPM and generating consistent swing-and-miss. Hopkins should once again draw plenty of attention from college coaches in attendance at River Run Park. |
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Gibbs White RHP / Tuscaloosa County, AL / 2027Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 6
White remains one of the top uncommitted arms in Alabama's 2027 class and brings an intriguing blend of present stuff and projection to Northport. Standing 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, the right-hander has worked into the upper-80s with the fastball and possesses a frame that suggests there's still more in the tank as he continues to develop physically. White will be one of the more closely followed uncommitted pitchers in attendance this week. |
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Braden Weathers 1B / Hartselle, AL / 2027Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 1
Few uncommitted hitters in attendance have generated more buzz over the last year than Weathers. The Hartselle standout is coming off a spring in which he launched double-digit home runs while helping lead the Tigers to another Class 6A state championship, and he has carried that momentum into the summer circuit. Weathers enters Northport as one of the premier uncommitted bats in Alabama's 2027 class and a must-follow throughout the event. |
+ Class of 2028
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Hunter Elmore 1B / American Christian, AL / 2028There's no denying the impact Elmore has already made at such a young age. The top-ranked player in Alabama's 2028 class and a top-40 prospect nationally, Elmore earned Prep Baseball Alabama Player of the Year honors after hitting over .500 with 12 home runs this spring. Widely regarded as one of the premier underclass prospects to come through the state in recent years, he'll be one of the marquee attractions in Northport. |
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Drew Jackson III LHP / OF / American Christian, AL / 2028Few sophomores in the state enjoyed the success Jackson did this spring against high-level competition. The talented left-hander routinely worked into the upper-80s with a high-spin fastball that plays exceptionally well at the top of the zone, piling up double-digit strikeout performances throughout the season. Add in his ability to impact the game offensively from the left side, and Jackson enters Northport as one of the premier two-way prospects in Alabama's 2028 class. |
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Brock Green OF / LHP / Northside, AL / 2028Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 4
Among the most physically imposing prospects in attendance, Green brings a rare blend of size, strength, and upside to Northport. Listed at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, the left-handed hitter possesses serious thump in the barrel with significant power projection still remaining, making him one of the more intriguing bats in Alabama's 2028 class. He also impacts the game on the mound, where he has worked into the mid-80s and continues to develop as a two-way prospect. |
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Hunter Dailey RHP / Shelby County, AL / 2028Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 5
Dailey is one of the more intriguing uncommitted arms in Alabama's 2028 class and possesses the type of upside college coaches are eager to evaluate this summer. The athletic right-hander has already worked into the upper-80s with the fastball and appears poised for further velocity gains as he continues to mature physically. As the command and secondary offerings continue to develop, Dailey's ceiling only continues to rise. |
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Weston Todd RHP / Madison Academy, AL / 2028Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 6
After missing time early in the spring, Todd came on strong during the second half of the season and enters the summer as one of the top pitching prospects in Alabama's 2028 class. The right-hander has worked into the upper-80s with a quick arm and pairs it with a hard slider that has proven to be an effective weapon against hitters. With his best baseball potentially still ahead of him, Todd looks poised for a breakout summer in Northport and beyond. |
+ Class of 2029
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Ross Christy OF / Fultondale, AL / 2029Few players in Alabama's 2029 class can match Christy's combination of athleticism, twitch, and overall tools. The strong-framed prospect boasts some of the best measurable tools in the class, including 6.6-second speed, and broke onto the scene with a standout performance at last year's Yellowhammer State Games that earned him a Junior Future Games invitation. Now a year older and more developed, Christy will be one of the most exciting underclass prospects to follow in Northport. |
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AJ Kramer LHP / OF / Prattville, AL / 2029Widely regarded as one of the top left-handed pitching prospects in the country, Kramer brings an advanced blend of stuff, athleticism, and pitchability to the mound. Working from an athletic delivery and a low-to-mid 3/4 arm slot, the southpaw has already reached the upper-80s with the fastball while complementing it with a quality slider and changeup. With a polished three-pitch mix and the ability to command the baseball, Kramer enters Northport as one of the premier arms in attendance regardless of class. |
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Christian Thompson C / Alma Bryant, AL / 2029Thompson has established himself as one of the more consistent offensive performers in Alabama's 2029 class, producing at a high level across multiple events and showcases. The talented backstop combines strength and athleticism with an advanced offensive skill set, showing intriguing hit and power potential that continues to trend upward. After a strong showing at last summer's Junior Future Games, Thompson enters Northport as one of the top bats to follow in the class. |
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John Gregory SS / RHP / Mountain Brook, AL / 2029Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2
Gregory has steadily established himself as one of the top prospects in Alabama's 2029 class and enters the event as a top-10 ranked player and Junior Future Games alumnus. The wiry, athletic shortstop possesses advanced actions and instincts on both sides of the ball, pairing impact potential in the barrel with the athleticism and defensive skill set to remain on the left side of the infield long term. With plenty of room still remaining on the frame, Gregory's upside continues to point upward heading into Northport. |
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Sam Ridley OF / LHP / Tuscaloosa County, AL / 2029Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2
Ridley brings one of the more intriguing two-way profiles in Alabama's 2029 class and continues to trend upward as he develops physically. The Junior Future Games alumnus possesses a strong, projectable 6-foot-1, 202-pound frame and already shows considerable impact at the plate with a powerful barrel and plenty more offensive upside to come. He also contributes on the mound as a mid-80s left-hander, making him one of the more versatile prospects to follow in Northport. |
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Maxwell Kimbrell RHP / SS / Hartselle, AL / 2030Few rising freshmen in the country generated more buzz this spring than Kimbrell. The Hartselle standout touched 90 mph while competing against high school competition as an eighth-grader, showcasing a loose, athletic arm and advanced traits well beyond his age. Add in his two-way ability and considerable long-term upside, and Kimbrell enters Northport as one of the most electric young prospects in attendance. |
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Greyson “G.G.” Wuis SS / Bob Jones, AL / 2030Wuis enters the event as one of the most polished and instinctive players in Alabama's 2030 class. The talented infielder hit in the middle of the order for Class 7A powerhouse Bob Jones as an eighth-grader this spring, showcasing a mature approach at the plate along with a clean, silky-smooth left-handed swing. Combined with his premium actions and feel for the game at shortstop, Wuis remains one of the top young prospects to follow in Northport. |
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Cooper Mason SS / RHP / Bayside Academy, AL / 2030Mason has quickly established himself as one of the premier young prospects in Alabama's 2030 class thanks to a mature all-around skill set and advanced feel for the game. The talented shortstop was arguably Bayside Academy's most impactful player this spring as an eighth-grader, serving as the leadoff hitter, everyday shortstop, and one of the team's top arms on the mound. With his combination of athleticism, instincts, and two-way ability, Mason will be one of the most intriguing underclass prospects in attendance. |
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Noah Isensee SS / James Clemens, AL / 2030Isensee rounds out a talented group of young shortstops attending this year's event and continues to establish himself as one of the top prospects in Alabama's 2030 class. The highly-skilled infielder already shows advanced instincts and feel for the game on both sides of the ball, while his athletic frame offers plenty of room for future physical development. As he continues to add strength and mature, Isensee's long-term potential and overall skill set should keep him firmly in the conversation among the class's top prospects. |
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Rawlins Tubbs SS / Holtville, AL / 2030Tubbs enters Northport as one of the more advanced young hitters in Alabama's 2030 class. The left-handed hitter already showcases a quality hit tool and feel for the barrel that stands out for his age, consistently finding ways to impact the baseball. With a strong foundation of skills already in place, Tubbs remains a prospect whose stock should continue to rise as he develops physically. |
Team Rosters 👥
Team assignments for all 16 teams competing in the 2026 Yellowhammer State Games have been released. Rosters were constructed by the Prep Baseball Alabama staff and feature players from across the 2027-2030 classes.
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Pitching Rotations ⚾
Pitching rotations for all 16 teams competing in the 2026 Yellowhammer State Games can be found at the link below. Rotations are organized by game and inning, allowing college coaches, players, and fans to easily identify when each pitcher is scheduled to throw throughout the two-day event. Please note that all pitching rotations are subject to change.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PITCHING ROTATIONS
Game Schedule 📅
Tuesday, June 16
| Game Time | PO Check-In | Field 2 | Field 3 | Field 4 | Field 9 |
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| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Team 1 vs. Team 2 | Team 3 vs. Team 4 | Team 5 vs. Team 6 | Team 7 vs. Team 8 |
| 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Team 9 vs. Team 10 | Team 11 vs. Team 12 | Team 13 vs. Team 14 | Team 15 vs. Team 16 |
Wednesday, June 17
| Game Time | PO Check-In | Field 2 | Field 3 | Field 4 | Field 9 |
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| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Team 6 vs. Team 3 | Team 7 vs. Team 2 | Team 8 vs. Team 1 | Team 5 vs. Team 4 |
| 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | Team 14 vs. Team 11 | Team 15 vs. Team 10 | Team 16 vs. Team 9 | Team 13 vs. Team 12 |
With a loaded field of talent, a new home at River Run Park, and future opportunities on the line, the 2026 Yellowhammer State Games is once again set to showcase some of the top prospects in Alabama. Stay tuned throughout the week as Prep Baseball Alabama provides comprehensive coverage from Northport, including live updates, video coverage, statistical leaderboards, scouting notes, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 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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