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Alabama Baseball players, signees officially sign first MLB contracts of professional career

The 2023 MLB Draft took place during All-Star weekend several weeks ago. A handful of Alabama baseball players and signees were selected and each have now signed their first MLB contract.

The Alabama baseball program was well-represented during the 2023 MLB draft. The Tide had seven players and three signees agree to contract terms with major league organizations.

The team was able to reach Super Regionals in 2023 despite an ongoing NCAA investigation regarding former head coach Brad Bohanon. Interim head coach Jason Jackson helped the players and program create value in a short amount of time.

There were a number of upperclassmen that helped pave the way for the team and it showed in this year’s draft. Most of them were allowed to continue their baseball careers at the professional level.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down each player that signed MLB contracts and the salary each will receive.

Alabama OF Caden Rose drafted in seventh round by Boston Red Sox

Alabama outfielder Caden Rose was drafted on Day 2 of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Rose will have to make a decision on whether he wants to return to Tuscaloosa or not.

Alabama outfielder Caden Rose was selected with pick No. 208 by the Boston Red Sox on Day 2 of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Rose played shortstop for Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. He was ranked No. 32 nationally and No. 134 in the country by PBR.

When he arrived in Tuscaloosa, he split time between centerfield and second base. In three seasons, Rose maintained a .260 batting average while hitting 14 home runs and driving in 61 runs.

Overall, Rose was a superior defender and was fairly productive at the plate. It remains to be seen whether or not Rose will return to Tuscaloosa for his senior season. He could decide to turn pro and begin his professional career in the Red Sox organization.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama baseball program.

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Alabama baseball falls in Game 1 of super regionals to Wake Forest

The No. 16 overall seed Alabama Crimson Tide fell in Game 1 of the Super Regionals to No. 1 overall seed Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons defeated the Crimson Tide 5-4.

The Alabama baseball team opened its super regional on Saturday with a loss against Wake Forest. The Tide fell to the Demon Deacons, 5-4.

The scoring started when leadoff hitter and center fielder Tommy Hawke delivered a solo shot to right-center field in the bottom of the first. In the home half of the second inning, the Demon Deacons produced two more runs.

After Wake Forest pitcher Rhett Lowder cruised through two innings, the Alabama bats woke up. The nine-hole hitter, Caden Rose hit a solo shot to left field in the top of the third inning to cut the Demon Deacons lead to 3-1.

In the fourth inning, designated hitter Dominic Tamez came through with a two-out walk. The next batter, Colby Shelton hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 3.

Alabama starting pitcher Luke Holman settled in after the second until two outs in the fifth. With two strikes in the count, Holman induced a check-swing on a pitch called a ball. On appeal, the third base umpire ruled the batter had not swung. One pitch later, designated hitter Danny Corona hit a solo shot to right field to give the Demon Deacons a one-run lead.

Shortly thereafter, Alabama hitting coach Matt Reida was ejection. Between innings, Alabama head coach Jason Jackson walked onto the field to argue his case for why the call on the field was incorrect.

Needless to say, that run came back to bite the Crimson Tide.

Wake Forest scored again in the sixth inning to take a 5-3 lead.

In the eighth inning, Rose delivered with his second home run of the game, but it was not enough. Holman fell to 7-4 while Lowder improved to 15-0.

A start time for Sunday’s Game 2 has not been determined. We will be sure to keep you updated!

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama baseball program.

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Alabama downs Arkansas to keep hot streak alive

Alabama grabbed their second win in the SEC Tournament by striking early and fighting off a comeback effort.

The Alabama Crimson Tide just keeps finding ways to win.

For the second day in a row, Alabama grabbed a win by taking an early lead and fighting off a comeback attempt by their opponent in the SEC Tournament. On Wednesday, the victim was Arkansas, who Alabama defeated, 4-3 at the Hoover Met.

After defeating Georgia on Tuesday to move into the double-elimination portion of the bracket at the SEC Tournament, Alabama got a tough draw in the no. 3 seed Arkansas Razorbacks.

While Arkansas has been a top-10 team all season, they have faltered in recent weeks, especially against Alabama. The Crimson Tide closed the regular season by taking two-of-three games from the Razorbacks in Tuscaloosa and had another shot to keep their momentum going.

Alabama struck first in the 2nd inning. With the bases loaded [autotag]Tommy Siedl[/autotag] reached base with a fielder’s choice, which allowed [autotag]Dominic Tamez[/autotag] to score to give Alabama the 1-0 lead. However, a throwing error by Arkansas allowed an additional run. After [autotag]Zane Denton[/autotag] crossed the plate, the Tide found themselves up, 2-0.

The Tide extended their lead by two runs over the next two innings. [autotag]Caden Rose[/autotag] scored on a sacrifice fly by [autotag]Drew Williamson[/autotag]in the 3rd inning, and another Razorback error led to Siedl scoring, setting up Alabama with a 4-1 lead.

Much like Tuesday’s game with Georgia, Arkansas used the long ball to trim the Tide lead, but it would not be enough. Jalen Battles hit a solo home run to left center in the 3rd inning, and Chris Lanzilli hit a two-run blast in the 6th to cut the lead to 4-3.

In a game that saw just nine hits total by both teams, Drew Williamson recorded two of Alabama’s four hits. Zane Denton and [autotag]Bryce Eblin[/autotag] picked up the other two.

The Crimson Tide used five pitchers in the game, with [autotag]Antoine Jean[/autotag] grabbing the win for Alabama. [autotag]Dylan Ray[/autotag] was instrumental for the second straight day, as he picked up his 8th save of the season by striking out the only batter he faced in the 9th.

Alabama will now await the winner of Tennessee-Vanderbilt. Due to weather yet again altering the schedule, Tennessee will face Vanderbilt at 9:30 a.m. CDT Thursday morning, meaning that Alabama’s next game will be determined at a later time.