The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 13
John Paul Head
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Vestavia Hills, Ala.
- High School:
- Vestavia Hills
CAREER HIGHS
Hits: 3 (5x, last at East Carolina (3/22/26)
Doubles: 3 vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G1)
Triples:
Home Runs: 3 (2x, last vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G2))
At Bats: 6 at Florida (2/13/26)
Runs Batted In: 6 (2x, last vs. Belmont (3/13/26))
Stolen Bases: 1 (11x, last at South Florida (4/18/26))
Stolen Base Attempts: 1 (14x, last at South Florida (4/19/26))
Runs Scored: 4 (2x, last vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G2))
Assists: 1 (2x, last vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G2))
Putouts: 6 vs. Alabama (4/14/26)
Total Chances: 6 vs. Alabama (4/14/26)
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2026)
Named American Conference Player of the Week after his performances against South Alabama and Middle Tennessee
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025)
- Played in 16 games, making 13 starts
- Had nine hits with seven RBI, six walks, and two doubles
- First career multi-hit game on April 17 against East Carolina
- Picked up his first collegiate home run on May 16 against Florida Atlantic
- Career-high three RBI game against Rice on April 26
- Ended season on 5-game hit streak
- Was named Ohio Valley League MVP and won the league triple crown with the Full Count Rhythm
American Conference All-Academic Selection
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Vestavia Hills High School where he also played football
- Rated the state's #31 overall prospect by Perfect Game
- Member of the 2023 7A State Championship team
- 2x All State team member by the Alabama Sports Writers Association in both football and baseball
- Member of National Honor Society
PERSONAL
- Born March 2, 2006
- Son of Paul and Leigh Anne Head
- Has one sister, Ryanne
- His father, Paul, played football at Ole Miss
- His mother, Leigh Anne, was a cheerleader at Auburn
- Majoring in Finance
Hits: 3 (5x, last at East Carolina (3/22/26)
Doubles: 3 vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G1)
Triples:
Home Runs: 3 (2x, last vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G2))
At Bats: 6 at Florida (2/13/26)
Runs Batted In: 6 (2x, last vs. Belmont (3/13/26))
Stolen Bases: 1 (11x, last at South Florida (4/18/26))
Stolen Base Attempts: 1 (14x, last at South Florida (4/19/26))
Runs Scored: 4 (2x, last vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G2))
Assists: 1 (2x, last vs. Middle Tennessee (3/7/26) (G2))
Putouts: 6 vs. Alabama (4/14/26)
Total Chances: 6 vs. Alabama (4/14/26)
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2026)
Named American Conference Player of the Week after his performances against South Alabama and Middle Tennessee
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025)
- Played in 16 games, making 13 starts
- Had nine hits with seven RBI, six walks, and two doubles
- First career multi-hit game on April 17 against East Carolina
- Picked up his first collegiate home run on May 16 against Florida Atlantic
- Career-high three RBI game against Rice on April 26
- Ended season on 5-game hit streak
- Was named Ohio Valley League MVP and won the league triple crown with the Full Count Rhythm
American Conference All-Academic Selection
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Vestavia Hills High School where he also played football
- Rated the state's #31 overall prospect by Perfect Game
- Member of the 2023 7A State Championship team
- 2x All State team member by the Alabama Sports Writers Association in both football and baseball
- Member of National Honor Society
PERSONAL
- Born March 2, 2006
- Son of Paul and Leigh Anne Head
- Has one sister, Ryanne
- His father, Paul, played football at Ole Miss
- His mother, Leigh Anne, was a cheerleader at Auburn
- Majoring in Finance
UAB Baseball | The Quick Cut: at Alabama
Thursday, April 23
UAB Beach Volleyball | The Quick Cut: Blazer Beach Bash
Saturday, April 18
UAB Softball | The Quick Cut: Memphis Series
Thursday, April 09
UAB vs ECU Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, March 08
