Where D1Baseball Placed Alabama in This Week’s Top 25 Rankings
In spite of an undefeated showing over the last week, the Alabama baseball team stayed put in D1Baseball’s latest rankings. The Crimson Tide (35-10, 12-9 SEC) checked in at No. 18 in the country for the second week in a row.
It’s 10 spots down from the team’s highest ranking of the season, which was No. 8 earlier this month. That position is now held by UC Irvine, of the Big West. Each of the four spots directly behind Alabama in this week’s D1Baseball Top 25 is occupied by a team the Crimson Tide has beaten.
Alabama defeated Samford on the road during its midweek game and then swept Missouri at home over the course of three contests between last Thursday and last Saturday. The Tigers remain winless in conference play; the Crimson Tide won by run rule in the series’ final game.
The Crimson Tide plays No. 15 Vanderbilt in a road series beginning on Friday. Alabama has yet to win a road series in SEC play since doing so back in mid-March against Texas A&M. It is 0-2 (against Auburn and LSU) in road weekends after that.
This week’s complete rankings are below. Kansas has joined the most recent poll, replacing Georgia Tech. Alabama does not play a midweek this week before traveling to face Vanderbilt.
As of April 29, 2025, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team is ranked No. 18 in the latest D1Baseball Top 25 poll. This marks a significant achievement for head coach Rob Vaughn’s squad, which has defied preseason expectations to become one of the Southeastern Conference’s most formidable teams. ([Alabama Baseball Moves Up in D1Baseball Rankings for Fifth Consecutive Week – Sports Illustrated Alabama Crimson Tide News, Analysis and More]
Alabama entered the season with modest projections, having been picked to finish near the bottom of the SEC standings. However, the team quickly proved its mettle by sweeping then-No. 19 Texas A&M in College Station, a performance that propelled the Crimson Tide into the national rankings. Their impressive 32-10 overall record, including a 9-9 mark in SEC play, underscores their resilience and competitive edge.
The team’s success can be attributed to a combination of offensive prowess and pitching excellence. Shortstop Justin Lebron has been a standout, leading the team with 15 home runs and 59 RBIs, while designated hitter Will Hodo and pitcher Zane Adams have also made significant contributions. Alabama’s pitching staff, notably featuring Hagan Banks with a 1.23 ERA and Zane Adams with 41 strikeouts, has been instrumental in the team’s victories.
Looking ahead, Alabama is poised to face Missouri in a three-game series in Tuscaloosa. With Missouri struggling at 0-18 in SEC play, the Crimson Tide will look to capitalize on this opportunity to further solidify their position in the rankings.
In summary, Alabama’s rise to No. 18 in the D1Baseball Top 25 is a testament to their hard work, strategic play, and the effective leadership of Coach Vaughn. As the season progresses, the Crimson Tide remain a team to watch, with the potential to make a deep run in the postseason.
