The 2019 season was a good one for the state of Alabama, as it produced some impressive talent from top to bottom. This class featured some MLB Draft selections and players that opted to go to school and had productive freshman seasons before they were cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we want to go back and take a look at C/UTL Peyton Wilson (Hoover HS). 

2019 (Senior at Hoover HS):

A key piece to the Buccaneers, Wilson enjoyed an impressive senior season at Hoover. In 2019, Wilson and the Buccaneers won a very tough 7A Area 5 that was composed of numerous talented Birmingham teams before being eliminated in the state playoffs. On a loaded roster that featured numerous players that had gone on to sign Division 1 scholarships, Wilson was the catalyst. His versatility proved to be paramount, both at Hoover and the University of Alabama. Wilson mainly played catcher and 2nd base, but could play anywhere on the diamond. In 2019, Wilson hit .369 (52-141) with 7 2B’s, 6 3B’s and 6 HR’s versus Hoover’s loaded schedule.

Peyton Wilson (@ptwilson3) leads off the @hoover_baseball 1st with a double to LCF. He is an @AlabamaBSB signee. pic.twitter.com/oDr9e6HzkO

— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) March 30, 2019

Wilson vs. Houston (TN)

‘19 C/2B Peyton Wilson (@ptwilson3) collects his 2nd hit of the game with a 1B to LF. #6 in the ‘19 Player Rankings. @AlabamaBSB recruit. pic.twitter.com/SnqDZYXQ1e

— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) March 21, 2019

Wilson vs. Spain Park

The University of Alabama signee also stole 22 bases and was solid defensively all year long. This performance was good enough for him to earn a spot as an infielder on the All PBR Alabama Team.

BIG TIME BASEBALL AT THE @hoovermetplex . ‘21 USC commit Cody Shrier with a 1B up the middle with runners on 1st and 2nd but @ptwilson3 keeps it in the infield and throws out the go ahead run at the plate trying to score from 2B. The Bucs with a chance to win it in the B7. pic.twitter.com/M9f73qpLHv

— PBR Alabama (@PBR_Alabama) March 2, 2019

Wilson vs. J Serra (CA) 

 

2020 (Freshman at Alabama):

Wilson had no trouble transferring his play from 7A Alabama High School Baseball to SEC Baseball. As a freshman, Wilson kept finding his way into the lineup as the season progressed. In only his second start in a Crimson Tide uniform, the switch hitting utility guy posted an absurd stat line vs. Middle Tennessee State. He finished 4-4 on the day with four runs scored, two doubles, one RBI, and a stolen base. In his next start only two days later, Wilson went 3-6 with three runs scored and two RBI’s vs. Harvard. He went on to become the SEC Freshman of the Week. He and the Crimson Tide (16-1) were both of to a scorching hot start before the season was cut short. His final stats for the 2020 campaign are as follows:

.333 BA (10-30), 12 R’s, 3 2B’s, 8 RBI’s, and 4 BB’s

Like all of us, Wilson would love to still be playing right now, but his role should expand for the Crimson Tide in 2021. His versatility that he brings to the baseball field is very valuable to a program. To check out his college profile put together by our good friends over at D1Baseball, click HERE.

 

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