Blackwood, Bradford named to baseball All-State teams
Hartselle’s Brett Blackwood and Falkville’s Ryan Bradford were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Teams in Class 5A and 1A, respectively.
Blackwood, a UAB commit, was last year’s Class 5A Hitter of the Year and set the AHSAA single-season hitting record with 103, while leading Hartselle to the Class 5A state championship in 2013.
Bradford, who was selected as a utility player, finished with a 10-1 record on the mound with a 2.60 ERA with 77 strikeouts. Four of his wins came against ranked teams, including a no hitter against then No. 2 Addison.
A full list of All-State Teams follows.
2014 ASWA Baseball All-State Team
Class 6A
P – Brax Garrett, Foley, So.
P – Braden Olive, Northview, Sr.
P – Jake Walters, Thompson, Sr.
P – Mason Duke, Spain Park, Jr.
C – Hayden White, Prattville, Sr.
1B – Matthew Christian, Opelika, Jr.
2B – Lee Clark, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.
3B – Kyle Wright, Buckhorn, Sr.
SS – Matt Sanders, Bob Jones, Sr.
OF – Keith Holcombe, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.
OF – Jamal Howard, Central-Phenix City, Sr.
OF – Sam Finnerty, Pelham, Jr.
DH – Austin Haight, Spain Park, Sr.
DH – Tanner Burns, Decatur, Fr.
UTL – Whitt Davis, Huntsville, Jr.
UTL – Will Sipes, Sparkman, Jr.
Pitcher of the Year: Jake Walters, Thompson
Hitter of the Year: Sam Finnerty, Pelham
Player of the Year: Sam Finnerty, Pelham
Coach of the Year: Will Smith, Spain Park
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Kyle Stuart, Northridge, Jr.; Brock Anderson, Sparkman, So.; Blake Rivera, Smiths Station, So.
Catcher: Jarod Howell, Sparkman, Fr.; Hunter Stovall , Pelham, Jr.
First base: Chance Willard, Hazel Green, Sr.
Second base: Drew Odum, Mountain Brook, Jr.; Grey Norton, Smiths Station, Jr.
Third base: Caleb Lynn, Smiths Station, Jr.; Brendan Donovan, Enterprise, Jr.; Josh Flowers, Lee-Montgomery, Sr.
Shortstop: Carter Pharis, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr.
Outfield: AC Dantonio, Sparkman, Sr.; Drew Avans, Thompson, Sr.
Designated hitter: Cole Chiselko, Hoover, Sr.; Brad Norman, Auburn, Jr.
Utility: Jay Jordan, Dothan, Jr.; Austin Williams, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.
Class 5A
P – Jesse McCord, Spanish Fort, Sr.
P – Auston Neal, Cullman, Sr.
P – Drew Mullinax, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
P – Zac Rogers, Benjamin Russell, Sr.
C – Brian Lane, Spanish Fort, Sr.
1B – Lance Cleveland, Cullman, Sr.
2B – Colton Thomas, Marbury, Sr.
3B – Tyler Oates, Demopolis, Sr.
SS – Jared Nixon, Marbury, Jr.
OF – Malik Rosier, Faith Academy, Sr.
OF – Jordan Brown, Rehobeth, Sr.
OF – Owen Lovell, Cullman, Fr.
DH – Brett Blackwood, Hartselle, Sr.
DH – Ben Rhodes, East Limestone, Sr.
UTL – Ethan Simmons, Briarwood Christian, Sr.
UTL – Will Luft, Spanish Fort, Sr.
Pitcher of the Year: Jesse McCord, Spanish Fort
Hitter of the Year: Owen Lovell, Cullman
Player of the Year: Jesse McCord, Spanish Fort
Coach of the Year: Matt Ream, Rehobeth
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Tristan Davis, Pleasant Grove, Sr.; Seth Arroyo, Rehobeth, Sr.
Catcher: Matt West, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.; Josh McDaniel, Brookwood, Sr.
First base: Raequan Kelley, Eufaula, Sr.
Second base: Caleb Ledbetter, Etowah, Sr.
Third base: Brooks Wade, Walker, Sr.
Shortstop: Strauss Outlaw, Carroll, Jr.; Alan Smith, Fort Payne, Jr.
Outfield: Rob Perteet, Spanish Fort, Sr.; Blake Devine, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
Designated hitter: Brett Powers, Carroll, Sr.
Utility: Wes Crawford , Mortimer Jordan, Sr.; KeWayne McCray, Brookwood, Sr.
Class 4A
P – Cody Reed, Ardmore, Sr.
P – Jonah Todd, Oak Grove, Sr.
P – John Michael Stephens, Charles Henderson, Sr.
P – Garrett Deloney, Alabama Christian, Sr.
C – Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson, Jr.
1B – Austin Ingram, Charles Henderson, Jr.
2B – Hunter Musso, Oneonta, Sr.
3B – Brady Bedingfield, Brooks, Sr.
SS – Dalton Cobb, Alexandria, Jr.
OF – John Johnson, Charles Henderson, Sr.
OF – Chandler Taylor, Alabama Christian, Jr.
OF – Luke Wall, Oneonta, Jr.
DH – Riley Phillips, Brooks, Jr.
DH – Troy Dixon, UMS-Wright, Jr.
UTL – Nathan Langley, Beauregard, Sr.
UTL – Clayton Daniel, Guntersville, Sr.
Pitcher of the Year: Cody Reed, Ardmore
Hitter of the Year: Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson
Player of the Year: Cody Reed, Ardmore
Coach of the Year: Andrew Smith, Ardmore
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Justin Scherzinger, Andalusia, Sr.; Justin Whitley, Alexandria, Jr.; Hunter Hood, Haleyville, Sr.; Blake O’Bryant, Oneonta, Sr.
Catcher: Jacob Twilley, Dora, Sr.
First base: A.J. Wilder, Guntersville, Sr.
Second base: Grant Barber, UMS-Wright, So.; Zach Lightsey, Childersburg, Jr.
Third base: Brandon Smith, Andalusia, Sr.
Shortstop: Ko Powell, Oneonta, So.
Outfield: TJ Lockett, Bibb County, Sr.
Designated hitter: Hunter Baggett, Charles Henderson, Sr.; Peyton Logan, Childersburg, Sr.
Utility: Parker Moman, Ashford, Sr.
Class 3A
P – Taylor Hayes, Piedmont, Fr.
P – Taylor Clemons, Madison Academy, Jr.
P – Tyler Craft, Colbert County, Sr.
P – Jamison Roney, Geneva, Jr.
C – Matt Morgan, Thorsby, Sr.
1B – Carson McGregory, Deshler, Sr.
2B – Dalton Reach, American Christian, Sr.
3B – John David Isbell, Colbert County, Jr.
SS – John Trousdale, Lauderdale County, So.
OF – J.T. Hyche, American Christian, Jr.
OF – Greg Lambert, Madison Academy, Sr.
OF – Nate Harcrow, Sipsey Valley, Sr.
DH – Tyler Owens, Thorsby, Jr.
DH – Trent Jones, Hamilton, Jr.
UTL – Chase Hamrick, Montevallo, Sr.
UTL – Seth Hamilton, Clements, Sr.
Pitcher of the Year: Taylor Clemons, Madison Academy
Hitter of the Year: Matt Morgan, Thorsby
Player of the Year: Matt Morgan, Thorsby
Coach of the Year: PJ Guy, Sipsey Valley
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Payne Anderson, Plainview, Jr.; Jonathan Pintaro, Montevallo, So.; Patton Jones, Lauderdale County, Sr.; Zach Reid, Trinity, Sr.; Ethan Davis, Opp, Sr.; Will Booth, American Christian, Jr.; Cody Mills, Sipsey Valley, Jr.; Kyle Davis, T.R. Miller, Jr.
Catcher: Isaac Hardin, Hanceville, Jr.; Caleb Spears, Plainview, Sr.
First base: Austin Chastang, Bayside Academy, So.
Second base: Daniel Rolf, Slocomb, Jr.; Trace Johnston, Trinity, Jr.
Third base: Bryan Rodopoulos, Montgomery Catholic, Jr.; Justin Thomas, Sipsey Valley, So.
Shortstop: Hunter Slater, Bayside Academy, Sr.; Blake Coward, Madison Academy, Jr.
Outfield: Payton Young, Piedmont, So.; Nick Mercier, Colbert County, Sr.; Caleb Squires, American Christian, So.; Bo McLaughlin, Madison Academy, Sr.
Designated hitter: Landen Davis, Sipsey Valley, Jr.; Caid Cornelius, Lauderdale County, Sr.
Utility: Eli Johnson, Opp, Jr.; Cody Willingham, Plainview, Jr.
Class 2A
P – Ryan Ruggles, Sheffield, Sr.
P – Kirk Maddox, Houston Academy, Sr.
P – Heath McRae, Section, Sr.
P – Braxton Wallace, Leroy, Sr.
C – Brady Johnson, Houston Academy, So.
1B – Blaine Beaird, Westbrook Christian, Sr.
2B – Drake Beavers, Sheffield, Sr.
3B – Austin Odom, Luverne, Jr.
SS – Tanner Luker, Sweet Water, Sr.
OF – Deacon Medders, Hale County, So.
OF – Ross Anderson, Section, Sr.
OF – Tristan Rice, G.W. Long, Sr.
DH – Cody Goff, Section, Sr.
DH – Jaylon Jenkins, Ohatchee, Fr.
UTL – Austin Fain, Ariton, Jr.
UTL – Kenterius Womack, Luverne, Jr.
Pitcher of the Year: Kirk Maddox, Houston Academy
Hitter of the Year: Blaine Beaird, Westbrook Christian
Player of the Year: Kirk Maddox, Houston Academy
Coach of the Year: Tony Kirkland, Houston Academy
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Kyle Cameron, Hale County, Jr.; Hunter Avery, Mobile Christian, So.
Catcher: Colby White, Sulligent, So.; Gabe Crain, Gaston, Jr.; Brett Baker, Sheffield, Jr.
First base: Kyle Walker, G.W. Long, So.
Second base: Jerrin Hester, Sulligent, Jr.; Luke Anderson, Section, Sr.
Third base: Ethan Jones, Fyffe, So.; Calab Coaker, G.W. Long, Jr.
Shortstop: Jeffrey Omohundro, Houston Academy, So.; Ethan Jimmerson, Sand Rock, Sr.
Outfield: Jake Kilgo, Westbrook Christian, Sr.; Daniel Dees, Leroy, Sr.; Tyler Ashley, Fyffe, So.
Designated hitter: Austin Spann, Lamar County, So.
Utility: Alec Reeves, Houston Academy, Sr.; Justin Lee, Zion Chapel, Sr.
Class 1A
P – Leighton Lary, St. Luke’s, So.
P – Austin Franklin, Florala, So.
P – Weston Bonner, Berry, Sr.
P – Zach Ivey, Athens Bible, Sr.
C – Trenton Simmons, Geneva County, Sr.
1B – Drew Dismukes, St. Luke’s, Sr.
2B – Luke Phillips, St. Luke’s, Jr.
3B – Mitchell Boyd, Shoals Christian, Sr.
SS – Tanner Traglia, Shoals Christian, Sr.
OF – Brandon Cook, St. Luke’s, Sr.
OF – Carter Corneil, Athens Bible, Sr.
OF – Dalton Davis, Billingsley, Jr.
DH – Devante Dixon, Cedar Bluff, Jr.
DH – Mikey Rogers, Shades Mountain Christian, Sr.
UTL – Ryan Bradford, Falkville, Jr.
UTL – Patrick Smith, Kinston, Sr.
Pitcher of the Year: Leighton Lary, St. Luke’s
Hitter of the Year: Brandon Cook, St. Luke’s
Player of the Year: Brandon Cook, St. Luke’s
Coach of the Year: Bill Murrell, Athens Bible
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Garrison Mays, Lynn, So.; Landon Lindsay, Geneva County, Jr.; Matthew Sheffield, Georgiana, Jr.
Catcher: Cole Murphy, Gaylesville, Sr.; Colby Wheeler, Winterboro, Sr.; Spencer Black, Sumiton Christian, Sr.
First base: Weston Brasell, Fayetteville, So.
Second base: Tristan Alexander, Sumiton Christian, So.; Logan Bailey, Kinston, Sr.
Third base: Will Rowell, Shades Mountain Christian, Jr.
Shortstop: Evan Love, Sumiton Christian, So.
Outfield: Dalton Cosby, Cedar Bluff, Sr.; Zane McGrady, Fayetteville, So.; Andrew Pelts, Winterboro, Sr.
Designated hitter: Danny Haskell, St. Luke’s, Jr.; Collin Fuller, Decatur Heritage, Jr.
Utility: Grant Benefield, Spring Garden, Sr.; Gable Lawson, Gaylesville, Sr.; Harrison Boozer, Shades Mountain Christian, So.
AISA
P – Austin Menard, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.
P – Tanner Thomason, Glenwood, Sr.
P – Christian Smith, Edgewood, So.
P – Colton Pate, Coosa Valley, Sr.
C – Hayden Nichols, Clarke Prep, Sr.
1B – Robey Smalley, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.
2B – Corey Lowe, Lowndes, Sr.
3B – Heath Young, Edgewood, Sr.
SS – Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal, Sr.
OF – Kyle Helms, Abbeville Christian, Sr.
OF – D.J. Thomas, Hooper, Jr.
OF – Colby Myers, Clarke Prep, Sr.
DH – Drew Spivey, Lakeside, Jr.
DH – Kyle Friday, Marengo Academy, Jr.
UTL – Taylor Hawthorne, Edgewood, Sr.
UTL – Caleb Tucker, Clarke Prep, Sr.
Pitcher of the Year: Austin Menard, Tuscaloosa Academy
Hitter of the Year: Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal
Player of the Year: Chandler Avant, Pike Liberal
Coach of the Year: Darrell Hobson, Clarke Prep
Honorable mention
Pitcher: Chase Laney, Edgewood, Sr.; Zach Paulene, Autauga Academy, Sr.; Ryan Burkett, Fort Dale, Jr.; Hayden Huckabee, Marengo Academy, So.
Catcher: Tucker Johnson, SMCA, Jr.; Chapman Dean, Macon-East, So.
First base: Elijah Owen, Eastwood, Sr.
Second base: Drake Cabe, Fort Dale, Jr.; David Cayton, Edgewood, Jr.
Third base: Lathan Johnson, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.; Brant Lewis, Marengo Academy, Sr.
Shortstop: Brandon Moseley, Glenwood, Fr.; Garrett Headley, Lowndes, Sr.
Outfield: Matt Johnson, Macon-East, Jr.; Lawson Humphries, Glenwood, Jr.; Wil Pouncey, Coosa Valley, Sr.; Dezmond Howard, Hooper, Sr.
Designated Hitter: Matthew Parnell, Clarke Prep, Jr.; Michael Mims, Coosa Valley, Sr.
Utility: Peyton Wilson, Jackson Academy, Sr.; Chad Silvani, Glenwood, Sr.