Staff Directory
- Title:
- Player Development Assistant (Hitting & Infield)
- Email:
- Phone:
- 205-963-5700
Kevin Keister enters his first season with the Crimson Tide as a Player Development Assistant in 2026-27.
A former player at Maryland under Coach Vaughn, Keister was promoted to a full-time role after spending the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Tide. A former First Team All-Big Ten infielder, Keister will lend his expertise to aiding the development of Alabama's hitting and infield groups.
"I recruited Kevin years ago at the University of Maryland, and it is awesome to see his development from an elite player to an outstanding coach," Vaughn added. "He's relentless, tough, and everything that we embody here at the University of Alabama. His knowledge with hitters and infielders is something that is going to continue to allow our boys to excel and be the best versions of themselves. I'm fired up to be able to promote Kevin into this new role."
Keister was a standout with the Terrapins from 2021-24, posting a career .280 average with 43 doubles, two triples, 28 home runs, 130 RBI in 189 career games, as the Delaware native's 118 career walks are third-most in Maryland baseball program history. Keister received First Team All-Big Ten recognition as a sophomore with the Terps, managing an impressive .317 average to go with 15 doubles, one triple, 11 home runs, 44 RBI and a career-best .582 slugging percentage.
