The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster

Jersey Number 12
Konner Keplinger
- Prev School:
- Auburn/Shelton State CC
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Morris, Ala.
- High School:
- Mortimer Jordan
D1 CAREER HIGHS
Innings Pitched: 3.2 vs. Alabama State (2/24/26))
Strikeouts: 3 vs. Alabama State (2/24/26)
Runs Allowed (Low): 0 (3x, last vs. Jacksonville (2/28/26))
Earned Runs Allowed (Low): 0 (3x, last vs. Jacksonville (2/28/26))
Hits Allowed (Low): 0 at North Alabama (2/17/26)
Pitch Count: 61 vs. Alabama State (2/24/26)
Assists: 2 (2x, last vs. Alabama State (2/24/26))
Putouts:
Total Chances: 2 (3x, last vs. South Alabama (3/3/26))
2025 (SHELTON STATE)
- Made eight appearances, all starts
- Struck out 41 batters in 32.2 innings and walked five
- Recorded a 1.65 ERA for the Bucs with a 0.83 WHIP
- Named ACCC Pitcher of the Week on April 4 after his complete game shutout performance against Lawson State
2024 (AUBURN)
- Made two appearances out of the Auburn bullpen
- 2023-24 SEC First Year Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Mortimer Jordan HS
- Rated by Perfect Game as the No. 16 overall player in the state, including the No. 3 left-handed pitcher
- 2023 ASWA Class 6A First Team All-State
- Holds the school records for career strikeouts (301), wins (23), ERA (1.26) and single-season strikeouts (138)
- His senior season strikeout total was the fifth most in the country
- Also played football and wrestled for the Blue Devils
PERSONAL
- Born June 25, 2004
- Son of Michelle and Keith Keplinger
- Has one sister, Kaitlyn
- Obtained his Associate's degree in General Studies from Shelton State
- Majoring in Finance
Innings Pitched: 3.2 vs. Alabama State (2/24/26))
Strikeouts: 3 vs. Alabama State (2/24/26)
Runs Allowed (Low): 0 (3x, last vs. Jacksonville (2/28/26))
Earned Runs Allowed (Low): 0 (3x, last vs. Jacksonville (2/28/26))
Hits Allowed (Low): 0 at North Alabama (2/17/26)
Pitch Count: 61 vs. Alabama State (2/24/26)
Assists: 2 (2x, last vs. Alabama State (2/24/26))
Putouts:
Total Chances: 2 (3x, last vs. South Alabama (3/3/26))
2025 (SHELTON STATE)
- Made eight appearances, all starts
- Struck out 41 batters in 32.2 innings and walked five
- Recorded a 1.65 ERA for the Bucs with a 0.83 WHIP
- Named ACCC Pitcher of the Week on April 4 after his complete game shutout performance against Lawson State
2024 (AUBURN)
- Made two appearances out of the Auburn bullpen
- 2023-24 SEC First Year Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Mortimer Jordan HS
- Rated by Perfect Game as the No. 16 overall player in the state, including the No. 3 left-handed pitcher
- 2023 ASWA Class 6A First Team All-State
- Holds the school records for career strikeouts (301), wins (23), ERA (1.26) and single-season strikeouts (138)
- His senior season strikeout total was the fifth most in the country
- Also played football and wrestled for the Blue Devils
PERSONAL
- Born June 25, 2004
- Son of Michelle and Keith Keplinger
- Has one sister, Kaitlyn
- Obtained his Associate's degree in General Studies from Shelton State
- Majoring in Finance
UAB vs ECU Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, March 08
UAB vs North Texas Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, March 01
UAB MBB vs Tulane Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, February 15
UAB MBB vs Rice Postgame
Sunday, February 08












