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Which Alabama Baseball Pitchers Are Candidates to be Third Weekend Starter?
- Alabama identifies a third weekend starter candidate as the 2026 season approaches, with multiple pitchers in contention.
- Matthew Heiberger emerges as a key option, bringing high-leverage experience and Cape Cod League success.
- Freshmen Myles Upchurch and Luke Smyers are identified as potential third-weekend arms.
- Vaughn notes additional dark-horse candidates could contribute, including JT Blackwood and Bobby Alcock.
- Vaughn envisions a flexible rotation that may shift from week to week based on health and performance.
- Zane Adams and Tyler Fay return as the weekend rotation core, shaping the early expectations.
- Fay emphasizes competing for top weekend status and collaborating with teammates.
- Vaughn highlights the importance of midweek consistency for Alabama’s pitching staff.
- Alabama aims to maintain a solid mound presence through the season's start and midweeks.
- Coach Vaughn remains confident in the overall depth to win SEC games if the rotation fluctuates.
- The article notes the ongoing evaluation as Alabama prepares for a Washington State opening.
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