JT Blackwood

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Career Accolades

Utilized in a variety of roles in his first season in Tuscaloosa
Pitched to a 6.06 ERA (24 ER/35.2 IP) in 17 games, including seven starts
Tossed a season-high 4.0 innings of one-run ball against then-No. 19 Troy on March 5
Earned his first Alabama win on February 25 in the Tide's 20-11 win over Jacksonville State
Made his first midweek start against Middle Tennessee on Feb. 18, allowing just one run over 4.0 innings with three punchouts

Pitched two seasons at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville
Earned All-Alabama Community College Conference Second Team honors in 2023
Saw time in 14 games with 12 starts in 2023, finishing 8-1 with a 2.49 ERA (19 ER/68.2 IP)
Recorded 74 strikeouts compared to 19 walks and maintained a 1.09 WHIP as a freshman
Led the Lions in innings pitched while ranking second in wins and third in strikeouts

Attended Hartselle High School
Ranked as the No. 10 right-handed pitcher and No. 28 overall prospect in Alabama in the 2022 class by Perfect Game USA
The No. 12 righty and No. 28 recruit at any position in the state according to Prep Baseball Report
Played a key role in Hartselle advancing to the state championship series in 2021
A multi-sport athlete who also excelled in football for the Tigers
Named the Alabama 5A-7A Player of the Year in 2021 for his efforts on the gridiron