LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama baseball team continues its historic start to the 2026 season, moving up to No. 2 in this week's NCBWA South Region Poll after being ranked No. 5 a week ago.
The Tigers are 10-0 for the first time in school history and off to their best start as a Gulf South Conference member. UWA is also 3-0 in conference play for the first time since 2013, setting the tone early in league action.
West Alabama's success has been fueled by a dynamic offense that is hitting .304 as a team with an .891 OPS through 10 games. The Tigers have scored 87 runs on 97 hits, including 13 doubles, four triples, and eight home runs, while drawing 61 walks and posting a strong .446 on-base percentage.
Nick Wilson has paced the lineup, batting .462 with a 1.287 OPS, three home runs, and 16 RBIs in 10 starts. Rashad Robinson has added a .351 average with three home runs, 14 RBIs, and a perfect 6-for-6 mark in stolen base attempts. Hudson Walburn (.333 AVG) and Aaron Wallace (.281 AVG) have also provided consistent production, while Peyton Moss has made the most of limited opportunities, hitting .500 with a 1.636 OPS.
On the mound, the Tigers have been equally impressive, posting a 2.33 team ERA and holding opponents to a .197 batting average. UWA pitchers have struck out 75 batters in 85 innings while allowing just 22 earned runs.
Blake Westry owns a 0.71 ERA in 12.2 innings, while Thomas Kerby carries a 1.32 ERA with a team-best 2-0 record. Baker Green (1.64 ERA) and Colin Woodham (2.84 ERA) have provided steady starts, and the bullpen has been dominant. Cade Miller has recorded two saves without allowing a run, Camden Lyke has a save and a 0.00 ERA, and Tyler Pierce has posted a 1.93 ERA with nine strikeouts in 4.2 innings.
As a staff, West Alabama has combined for five saves and limited opponents to just 31 total runs, underscoring the balance between an explosive offense and a deep, effective pitching corps.
With momentum building and history already made, the Tigers will look to continue their unbeaten run and strengthen their position near the top of the South Region rankings as conference play continues.
