2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 42
Eric Hines
- Position:
- OF
- B-T:
- R-R
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Tuscaloosa, Ala.
- High School:
- American Christian Academy
2026
- A slugger with immense potential
- Launched his first collegiate homer against then-No. 19 Oregon State on Feb. 28, a solo blast
- Recorded his first career hit against Alabama State on Feb. 18
Prep Highlights
- Attended American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa
- The top outfielder and No. 2 recruit in the state of Alabama according to both Perfect Game USA and Prep Baseball Report
- Rated by PG as the No. 57 overall prospect and 11th-best outfielder in the nation
- Named a Perfect Game All-American and earned an invite to PG’s 2024 All-American Classic
- PBR’s 26th-ranked outfielder and the No. 147 recruit nationally
- Named an all-state outfielder in both 2023 and 2024
- Helped the Patriots to a runner-up finish in the 4A state playoffs in 2024
- Earned team Offensive Most Valuable Player recognition in 2023 and 2024
- Hit. 466 with 54 total hits, eight home runs and 25 RBI his junior season
- A multi-sport athlete who also excelled on the basketball court and on the football field
- Played a key role in the Patriots’ 4A state runner-up finish on the hardwood in 2024
Personal Info
- Eric Donovan Hines
- Born on March 8, 2007
- Son of Eric and Jennifer Hines
- Has one brother, Caleb
Kentucky Preview: Matthew Heiberger
Thursday, March 12
Kentucky Preview: Rob Vaughn
Thursday, March 12
Kentucky Preview: Brady Neal
Thursday, March 12
Troy Postgame: Evan Steckmesser, Rob Vaughn, & Bobby Alcock
Tuesday, March 10
