Alabama Fall Watchlist: Vol. VI
September 25, 2026
Prep Baseball Alabama Staff
ALABAMA - With the summer circuit in the rearview mirror and the fall season beginning to take shape, our staff continues to take a closer look at prospects across the state who warrant continued attention over the coming months. Throughout the fall, this series will highlight players from multiple graduating classes who have stood out through our evaluations and remain intriguing follows as development continues.
The Fall Watchlist is not intended to serve as a rankings update, but rather an opportunity to spotlight players who have caught our attention through their performance, tools, projection, or continued development. Some have already established themselves as known names within their respective classes, while others continue to trend upward and could see their stock rise with another strong fall.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS:
Below, we take a look at another group of prospects from Alabama's 2027-2030 classes who remain firmly on our radar heading into the fall.
Uncommitted Seniors 🔍
With the fall season underway, the 2027 class remains a priority on the recruiting trail. With the Senior Future Games recently concluding, this section will also provide an opportunity to highlight additional uncommitted seniors throughout the class who warrant attention from college programs. While Senior Future Games participants will certainly be featured throughout the series, the goal is to continue expanding the follow list and bringing attention to more uncommitted prospects across the state.
Cleveland was a consistent two-way performer throughout the spring and carried that momentum into a strong summer. At 6-foot-1, 194 pounds, the right-handed bat plays from a short, connected stroke with strength through contact and a middle-of-the-field approach, reaching a 94.9 mph EV. He’s also shown the ability to miss bats on the mound, working 84-86 mph and touching 88 from a quick, compact arm action. The changeup has been the more advanced secondary with good feel to locate it, while a curveball and slider round out the arsenal.
Griffin brings a strong, durable 6-foot-2, 203-pound frame to the mound with a solid three-pitch mix and feel for the strike zone. The right-hander works from a three-quarter slot with the fastball sitting 84-85 mph and reaching 86.3, showing natural arm-side run. His 74-76 mph slider has shown quality spin up to 2465 RPM, while the changeup works 77-80 mph with significant fading action. There’s present pitchability here with three distinct offerings and the ability to move the baseball in different directions.
Long continues to look like an under-the-radar uncommitted outfielder after a strong spring that ended with a state championship. The 5-foot-11, 179-pound senior has a clean right-handed swing with good balance and barrel control, staying level through the zone and consistently working line drives to all fields. He reached a 95.4 mph EV during our summer look while also running a 6.87 60. Long moves well enough to handle all three outfield spots and has shown solid arm strength up to 88 mph.
Rhoades brings a polished, athletic look to shortstop and has shown the ability to contribute on both sides of the ball. While undersized at 5-foot-7, 140 pounds, he plays much bigger with confidence and consistently produced in our spring looks. The right-handed hitter has a smooth, adjustable swing with good rhythm, a clean path, and quality feel for the barrel. Rhoades commands the shortstop position at a high level for a powerhouse Enterprise program, playing with clean actions, reliable range, and a steady presence on the dirt.
2028's To Follow 📈
Alabama's 2028 class has entered an important stage in the recruiting process, and there remains plenty of talent to follow throughout the state. With the Future Games recently concluding, this section will also provide an opportunity to highlight additional prospects throughout the class who warrant attention heading into the fall. While Future Games participants will certainly be featured throughout the series, the goal is to continue expanding the follow list and bringing attention to players across the state.
Sigler is an athletic infielder who played a key role for a talented Bob Jones club as a sophomore last spring, with that role expected to grow moving forward. The 5-foot-10, 161-pound right-handed hitter has fluid actions in the box with a controlled, slightly uphill path and good feel for the barrel, consistently working line drives through the middle of the field. He’s reached a 92.1 mph EV and has shown solid burst with a 3.76 30-yard dash. There’s still plenty of room to add strength to the frame as he continues to develop into a more prominent piece for the Patriots.
Willis has continued to build a strong offensive track record with a left-handed bat that has produced consistently over the past year. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound hitter has a projectable frame with present strength and more still to come physically. He stays under control with a hanging leg kick before working through a clean, easy stroke with good extension and the ability to drive the baseball to all fields. Willis reached a 95.4 mph EV during our summer looks, with the ease of the swing and present impact continuing to stand out.
Moss brings a physical presence to the middle of the order with a strong 6-foot-2, 198-pound frame and noticeable impact off the barrel. The right-handed hitter works uphill through the zone with some heaviness in the barrel, producing a 96.2 mph EV with more power likely to surface as he continues to develop. He’s also shown quality actions behind the plate, receiving well with present arm strength. The offensive upside stands out, particularly with the strength and impact already showing in the swing.
Smith remains an under-the-radar name in Alabama’s 2028 class with athleticism and offensive upside from the shortstop position. The 6-foot-1, 161-pound infielder has a lean, projectable frame with plenty of room to add strength. His right-handed swing has some twitch to it, firing a quick barrel through the zone with an uphill path while showing a consistent ability to find the barrel through the middle of the field. Smith has already reached a 96.1 mph EV, and the present bat speed should continue to play as he fills out physically.
Underclass Names to Know 🌟
The younger classes across Alabama continue to take shape, with plenty of talent already beginning to emerge from the 2029 and 2030 groups. Evaluations at this stage lean heavily on present tools, athleticism, baseball ability, and long-term projection as these players continue to develop physically. This section will highlight some of the younger prospects who have already caught our staff's attention and are worth knowing early.
Roberts has a chance to develop into one of the higher-ceiling arms in Alabama’s 2029 class. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-hander recently worked 85-88 mph and touched 90 twice at the Prep Baseball Cup, attacking the zone and missing barrels with ease. He mixed a 65-67 mph curveball and 75-76 mph changeup while showing the ability to keep hitters uncomfortable throughout the outing. There’s two-way ability here as well, with Roberts showing some pop from the left side of the plate.
Tillman showed advanced competitiveness on the mound as a freshman, taking on meaningful innings for Orange Beach throughout the spring. The quick-armed right-hander worked in the low-80s and reached 85 mph, with the fastball showing the ability to play up when elevated. He mixed a 75-78 mph slider and diving changeup effectively, showing feel to work through a lineup rather than relying strictly on the fastball. Tillman’s confidence and ability to execute against varsity competition stood out at a young age.
Tillman looks like one of the top backstops in Alabama’s 2030 class and continued to solidify that status with a trip to the Junior Future Games this summer. The young catcher shows advanced ability behind the plate with quality actions and a natural feel for the position. There’s plenty of development still ahead physically, but the present skill set already stands out against his peers. Tillman will be a name to follow closely as he continues to mature and gain experience against high-level competition.
Isensee continues to stand out as a skilled young shortstop in Alabama’s 2030 class with an advanced feel for the game. The switch-hitter shows natural barrel control from both sides of the plate, repeating a clean stroke and consistently working line drives to all fields. There’s still significant physical development ahead at 5-foot-5, 129 pounds, but the present bat-to-ball skills and actions on the dirt already play at a high level for his age. He’s a name that should continue to climb as the frame begins to mature.
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