Week in Review | Dec. 15-19
December 19, 2025
ALABAMA — As we roll into a new weekly feature, we’re excited to introduce Week in Review, a comprehensive recap of everything released across the state during the previous week. Covering the stretch of December 15-19, this edition brings together all of our latest Alabama content, from in-depth high school team previews and Best of 2025 data breakdowns to rankings recaps and additional news from around the state. With content continuing to roll out at a high level, our coverage remains second to none, offering readers an unmatched look at Alabama’s high school baseball landscape. Below, you’ll find a complete rundown of all articles and notable updates released throughout the past week.
Player Rankings Recap
Over the final four weeks of 2025, our staff wrapped up the year with a series of player rankings releases that spanned each graduating class, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the state’s top talent as evaluations continued to evolve. These updates reflected standout performances from recent events, in-season looks, and continued development across the board, while also setting the stage for the upcoming high school season and the next phase of the recruiting calendar. Below, you’ll find all four rankings releases from each class to close out the 2025 evaluation year.
Best of 2025 Series
Kicking off this past week, our Best of 2025 series debuted with a day-by-day breakdown of specific statistical categories, spotlighting the top performers from Prep Baseball events throughout the entire 2025 calendar year. Each release highlighted the tools and athleticism that consistently showed up across the state, from standout strength and speed metrics to premium arm talent, offering a data-driven look at the prospects who separated themselves over the course of the year. As the series continues to roll out, it provides another layer of unmatched coverage and insight into Alabama’s high school talent pool.
Around the State - Season 5, Episode 1
Also returning this past Monday was the Around the State Podcast, kicking off Season 5 with Episode 1: Coaches Roundtable & Team Preview Spotlight. The episode recapped team previews released from the previous week and featured a pair of guest appearances from Ryan Hall (Head Coach, Oakman HS) and Adam Foster (Head Coach, Rehobeth HS), who each provided insight into their respective programs and outlooks for the upcoming season. In addition, the episode touched on Austin HS, Ranburne HS, and New Brockton HS, continuing our statewide coverage and in-depth conversations surrounding Alabama high school baseball. The full episode can be found below.
Revamped Prospect Plus Subscripton
Also unveiled this past week was our newly revamped Prep Baseball Prospect Plus subscription, delivering even more value to players and families across the state. In addition to the full slate of existing premium features, subscribers now have the ability to upload and showcase their own captured video directly to their player profiles, enhancing visibility and evaluation opportunities. The updated subscription also includes a $100 credit toward any upcoming Prep Baseball showcase, further strengthening an already robust offering designed to support player development and exposure at every stage.
To learn more about Prospect Plus, CLICK HERE.
2026 High School Team Previews
Continuing our daily rollout, we released a new batch of high school team previews over the past week, offering an in-depth look at programs across the state heading into the upcoming season. Each preview is built directly from questionnaires submitted by high school coaches and provides a comprehensive breakdown of each team, including overall outlook, top returning players, key underclassmen to know, the 2025 finish, and much more. These previews will continue to be released daily as we count down to first pitch in February. High school coaches who did not receive a questionnaire and would like their program featured can email [email protected] to receive one. Please note that questionnaires are available to high school coaches only.
To view all team previews released up to this point, CLICK HERE.
The Prep Baseball Hotlist
The Hotlist is a weekly national series that delivers timely insight into the high school baseball landscape, curated by Prep Baseball’s network of state directors positioned across the country. Each week, directors provide boots-on-the-ground intel on prospects in their own backyards, offering a snapshot of players, trends, and storylines that align with the most relevant points on the baseball calendar. With topics rotating weekly based on seasonality, The Hotlist serves as a nationwide pulse check on amateur baseball, blending local evaluations with a broader national perspective.
This week’s topic: Looking ahead to the winter season, we’re creating our Winter Watchlist. Please submit a prospect (or a few) from your state who is registered for an upcoming event and you’re excited to see this winter. Include where you’ve seen them previously, if applicable, what stands out, and why you’re anticipating a strong showing during the winter slate.
This week's Alabama entry is OF/INF Bryon Martin, an uncommitted 2026 grad from Fairhope High School. ⤵️
“Martin is an uncommitted senior with a compact frame and high-end athleticism. A true gamer-type, he impacts the game in multiple ways, consistently translating his athletic tools into in-game performance, particularly at the plate. He hits from a slightly crouched stance with a lower hand set, loading efficiently as the hands work back while maintaining strong balance over the backside. The swing shows intent through the zone with a knob-led path to contact, staying athletic and balanced throughout. A clean, repeatable barrel path allows him to routinely square the baseball, especially evident during BP. Defensively, Martin offers versatility with the ability to handle multiple positions. Offensively, he posted a top exit velocity of 91.0 mph in 2025, producing firm line drives to all fields. He also recorded the fastest 60-yard dash time in the state for the year, turning in a laser-timed 6.33. Looking forward to seeing him compete on January 11 at the South Alabama Preseason All-State.”
Uncommitted Spotlights
This past week, we continued our Uncommitted Spotlights, a recurring fall series that highlights some of Alabama’s top uncommitted prospects in the junior and senior classes. Released every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the fall, these features focus on talented upperclassmen as they head into the offseason and enter the final stages of their high school careers. With many still available, some overlooked and others quietly flying under the radar, this series provides valuable exposure for players actively seeking the right opportunity to compete at the next level.
To view all uncommitted spotlights released up to this point, CLICK HERE.
Recent Commitments
Rounding out the week, we highlighted a wave of recent commitments in the Class of 2026, spotlighting prospects who took the next step in their recruiting journeys. This section recaps the latest 2026 pledges from the past week, recognizing both the players and programs as decisions continue to come off the board.
- C Jackson Burgess (North Sand Mountain, 2026) has committed to John Melvin Christian.
- 1B Braxton Vice (Demopolis, 2026) has committed to Huntingdon College.
- RHP Andrew Bennett (Mobile Christian, 2026) has committed to Pensacola State CC.
2025 Most Viewed Profiles
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Birmingham Preseason ID | January 4th, 2026 | StrongBox Indoor (Birmingham, AL) |
| Huntsville Preseason ID | January 5th, 2026 | Clutch Performance (Huntsville, AL) |
| South AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | January 11th, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex (Orange Beach, AL) |
| North AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | January 17th, 2026 | Hartselle High School Indoor (Hartselle, AL) |
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