Zane Denton
Transitioning to the other side of the diamond, Denton returns for his third season as the Crimson Tide’s everyday third baseman.
One of the most-impactful players for the 2021 Crimson Tide, the switch-hitting junior is coming off a phenomenal 2021 season in which Denton slashed a combined .308/.405/.489 with 10 home runs and 40 RBI’s. Also included in Denton’s sophomore season that resulted in Newcomer All-SEC Team were a team-lead in AVG, OBP, and BB (35), as well as an SEC All-Defensive Team selection at third base.
After posting only a .618 OPS across 13 games during the shortened 2020 season, Denton truly had a breakout campaign a year ago for Alabama Baseball, one that resumed last summer with the Savannah Bananas of the Coastal Plain League.
Likely filling a similar spot in the middle of the Crimson Tide’s everyday lineup, the switch-hitting Denton will once again be a prominent player for Alabama Baseball in 2022. Don’t be surprised if yet another SEC honor is in store for Denton in 2022, potentially even First or Second Team All-SEC.
2022 Season Prediction: .300 AVG, .410 OBP, .500 SLG, .910 OPS, 12 HR, 45 RBI, 2 SB