Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron key player at College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Justin Lebron, a junior shortstop for Alabama, is a prominent player at the College World Series, where the Crimson Tide competes for the first time since 1999. The team advanced to this point with a perfect 5-0 record in the NCAA postseason after a prior defeat to Florida. Lebron, a top MLB prospect, leads Alabama with 16 home runs and 40 stolen bases. He draws inspiration from his younger brother, who has a rare genetic condition, and recently returned from concussion protocol after a collision during the season.
- •Alabama baseball plays in the College World Series for the first time since 1999.
- •Lebron leads the team with 16 home runs and 40 stolen bases this season.
- •He is ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect for the upcoming MLB draft.
- •Lebron honors his brother, who has Williams syndrome, with custom cleats.
- •He returned to play after a concussion from a collision earlier this season.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Three things to know about Alabama baseball SS Justin Lebron
"Three things to know about Alabama baseball star SS Justin Lebron as the Crimson Tide competes in its first College World Series since 1999.
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