John Paul Head

BIRMINGHAM, AL - April 08, 2025 - The UAB Blazers took on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Young Memorial Field.

Mississippi State took an early 2-0 lead in the first and defeated UAB 8-3.

Photo By Parker S. Freedman Photography

Photo by: Parker S. Freedman

Height:
6-1
Weight:
220
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Vestavia Hills, Ala.
High School:
Vestavia Hills

CAREER HIGHS
Hits: 3 vs. Cincinnati (2/22/26)
Doubles: 1 (4x, last at Florida (2/13/26))
Triples:
Home Runs: 2 vs. Jacksonville (2/28/26)
At Bats: 6 at Florida (2/13/26)
Runs Batted In: 4 vs. Jacksonville (2/28/26)
Stolen Bases: 1 (4x, last vs. Cincinnati (2/22/26))
Stolen Base Attempts: 1 (6x, last vs. Jacksonville (2/27/26))
Runs Scored: 3 at North Alabama (2/17/26)
Assists: 1 vs. Cincinnati (2/19/26)
Putouts: 4 at Florida (2/13/26)
Total Chances: 5 at Florida (2/13/26)

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
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 Accounting