The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 4
Jake Merrick
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- High School:
- Farragut
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025)
- Appeared in 11 games, making seven starts
- Hit at a .259 clip with eight RBI, seven hits, five runs scored
- Had two-hit games against South Alabama on February 21 and against Florida Atlantic on May 16
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
- 3x State Champion with the Admirals
- Voted 2024 Offensive Player of the Year by the East Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association (ETBCA)
PERSONAL
- Born on February 3, 2006
- Son of Jim and Angie Merrick
- One brother, Hunter, who played baseball at Shelton State (2022-23)
- Majoring in Business
- Appeared in 11 games, making seven starts
- Hit at a .259 clip with eight RBI, seven hits, five runs scored
- Had two-hit games against South Alabama on February 21 and against Florida Atlantic on May 16
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
- 3x State Champion with the Admirals
- Voted 2024 Offensive Player of the Year by the East Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association (ETBCA)
PERSONAL
- Born on February 3, 2006
- Son of Jim and Angie Merrick
- One brother, Hunter, who played baseball at Shelton State (2022-23)
- Majoring in Business
UNC Asheville Postgame Press Conference
Sunday, December 21
Cleveland State Post Game Press Conference
Thursday, December 18
UAB vs Troy Postgame Press Conference
Monday, December 15
Jevon Jackson with the GAME WINNING Touchdown 🙌🤩 #uabfootball #collegefootball
Sunday, December 14
