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South Alabama Pitcher Drafted by Cardinals | Birmingham News
South Alabama pitcher Jacob Haley, the first player from his school to be drafted this year, was selected 324th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 11th round. Despite battling injuries throughout high school and college, where he pitched just 27⅔ innings over three seasons with a 1-1 record and 4.88 ERA, Haley’s resilience paid off. He also contributed at the plate, hitting .190 with two homers and three RBIs in 48 at-bats. South Alabama finished 34-23 in 2026, reaching the Sun Belt tournament before falling 1-2. Haley’s story is a testament to perseverance — setbacks don’t define you…
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