Hoover has plenty of reasons to celebrate this week as one of its own has been recognized as the best high school baseball player in the state. Will Adams, a standout from Hoover High School, has been named the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2026 Mr. Baseball, according to AL.com.

The prestigious award, given annually to the top high school baseball player in Alabama, is a remarkable achievement that caps what has clearly been a standout career for the young athlete. Adams, who has committed to LSU, will take his talents to one of college baseball’s most storied programs.

The honor is a proud moment not just for Adams and his family, but for the entire Hoover community. Hoover’s baseball program has long been one of the most competitive in the state, and Adams’s recognition as Mr. Baseball underscores the city’s tradition of developing elite athletic talent.

Congratulations to Will Adams on this well-deserved honor — Hoover is cheering you on as you head to Baton Rouge!

Sources: AL.com