Ole Miss transfer TJ McCants announced that he was transferring to Alabama on Wednesday evening.
McCants, a Florida native, spent three seasons with the Rebels. As a freshman, McCants started 56 games. Interestingly enough, McCants made 46 starts in centerfield, eight at second base, one in left field, and one at third base. His versatility is something that Alabama would certainly welcome heading into next season.
He maintained a .300 batting average with five home runs and 35 runs batted in. He stole 11 bases as well. It was quite the freshman campaign for McCants. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team and was also selected as a Freshman All-American by D1Baseball.
As a sophomore, McCants was a key contributor during the Rebels’ College World Series run a few seasons ago. He led the team in stolen bases with 10 and was a major factor in the outfield. He made 33 starts in centerfield and 21 starts in right field. McCants finished the season with a .236 batting average with eight home runs and 31 runs batted in.
As a junior, McCants made 38 starts and amassed a .232 batting average to go along with nine home runs and 27 runs batted in. He would finish second on the team in stolen bases with 10.
The addition of McCants will give the Crimson Tide a proven player that can be productive both offensively and defensively. With Alabama center fielder Caden Rose heading to the MLB, McCants figures to be slotted in as the Crimson Tide’s starting center fielder next season. This is a huge addition for Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn and the rest of the coaching staff.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama baseball program and its involvement in the transfer portal.
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