Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Fresh off a College World Series appearance, Alabama baseball announced a historic recruiting haul. Sixteen high‑school athletes signed on for the 2027 class, with fifteen arriving in the fall of 2027 and one enrolling early in January.

National ranking and program milestones

Perfect Game rates the 2027 class No. 6 in the nation, tying the highest ranking in Alabama history. The Tide also set a program record by signing four players inside the top‑100 nationally.

Coach Vaughn’s vision

Head coach Rob Vaughn said in a press release, “This 2027 class represents the kind of program we want to build at Alabama. We’re excited about the talent, but what stands out just as much is the makeup of these young men—the way they compete, the pride they take in their work and the kind of teammates they want to be.” He added that the staff spent “a tremendous amount of time building relationships and finding players who believe in what we’re doing here.”

Key signees

• Mac Morris, INF – Taylor, S.C. Ranked No. 1 in South Carolina and No. 31 nationally, Morris brings five‑tool ability to the infield.
• Finnian O’Loughlin, OF – Jersey City, N.J. A six‑foot‑two outfielder, O’Loughlin is No. 29 nationally and offers major offensive upside.
• Jace Duckett, LHP – Huntsville, Ala. The Alabama native is the state’s No. 4 prospect, a left‑hander with a high‑80s fastball, low‑80s changeup and strong breaking ball.
• Harry “Chubb” Jones Jr., RHP/INF – Douglasville, Ga. Re‑classified to join in January, Jones Jr. is a power‑hitting infielder and right‑handed pitcher with a fastball topping 96 mph.
• Jude Carter, RHP – Taylorsville, N.C. A six‑foot‑five right‑hander who also throws a two‑seamer, changeup and curve, ranked No. 108 nationally.
• Grant Slater, RHP – Ashland, Ky. Went 6‑0 with a 0.89 ERA and hit .450 as a junior, showcasing a fastball, curve, changeup and slider.
• Drew Cross, C – Mount Pleasant, Texas A top‑30 catcher who hit .453 with nine home runs and 45 RBI in 2026.
• Anderson Lambert, OF – Laurel, Md. Maryland’s No. 1 2027 recruit, ranked No. 86 overall, noted for power, speed and defensive flexibility.
• Robert “Bobby” Villa III, INF – Phoenix, Ariz. A switch‑hitting middle infielder ranked No. 117 nationally by Perfect Game and No. 52 by Prep Baseball Report.
• Drew Davis, RHP/INF – Sumrall, Miss. A top‑five Mississippi player who posted a 0.86 ERA, 149 strikeouts and hit .521 with 11 homers as a junior.
• Riley Martin, RHP – Carthage, Tenn. One of Tennessee’s top right‑handers, striking out 112 batters in 69 innings with a 1.52 ERA.
• Will Richardson, LHP – Trussville, Ala. Perfect Game’s No. 3 player in Alabama, a six‑foot‑five left‑hander with strong projectability.
• John Eddis, RHP – Woodbury Heights, N.J. A six‑foot right‑hander whose fastball touches 95 mph and also throws a slider and changeup.
• Berrin Zenner, Utility – Brentwood, Tenn. A top‑20 Tennessee player who can catch or play the outfield, hitting .400 with a .591 on‑base percentage.
• Hunter Finck, RHP – Gorham, Me. 2026 Gatorade Maine Baseball Player of the Year, posting a 0.38 ERA and becoming the first Mainer to pitch for Alabama.
• Tucker Rice, RHP – Madison, Miss. Mississippi’s No. 11 prospect, featuring a four‑seam fastball, two‑seam, slider and changeup.

Looking ahead

All signees, except Jones Jr., will report to campus in the fall of 2027, giving Coach Vaughn and his staff ample time to develop the talent pool. The class underscores the program’s upward trajectory and its commitment to building a team that reflects both athletic excellence and strong character.

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Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.