In a state rich with talent at the high school level, what if I were to tell you that the top current baseball prospect from Alabama is only a sophomore? What if I also told you he is one of the top prospects the state has seen in recent memory?

It’s true: Jackson Sanders is only a 10th-grader, and he is indeed one of Alabama’s top prep baseball prospects.

A two-way standout at Valley High School, Sanders is rated by Perfect Game as the top player in Alabama for the Class of 2024, as well as the No. 7 overall player nationally. While Sanders sees time at multiple positions, he truly sets himself apart on the mound. The 6-foot-3 left-hander is rated among the 2024 class’s top pitchers and is the top southpaw overall.

Having also seen time on the travel baseball circuit with Team Elite, Sanders boasts a pitch repertoire with an impressive fastball that’s already approaching the mid-90s, as well as one of the best breaking balls in the 2024 class.

Few players in Alabama can rival Sanders’ pure level of talent and upside, and he will surely continue to improve in the coming years. It’s only a matter of time until the left-hander begins to receive more attention on a national level, and while the 2024 MLB draft is still more than two years away, the Auburn commit likely will be among the top high school prospects selected that year.

And one thing is clear already: If you’re looking for the next top high school baseball star to come from the state of Alabama, the answer is 100% Jackson Sanders.