The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2025 Baseball Roster
Daniel, Colin
Jersey Number 45
Colin Daniel
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Corner, Ala.
- High School:
- Corner
Bio
Drafted in the 11th round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves
Finished fourth All-Time at UAB in ERA (3.51) and ninth in Strikeouts (169)
JUNIOR SEASON (2025)
- Preseason AAC Pitcher of the Year
- Started all 14 games he appeared in.
- Had a career-best in strikeouts (80), walks allowed (15), K/BB ratio (5.33), opponents batting average (.235), and two complete games.
- Finished second in the AAC in complete games (2), third in Innings Pitched (91.1), third in walks allowed (15), fourth in ERA (3.15), eighth in strikeouts (80), and 10th in opponents batting average (.235).
- Earned American Conference Player of the Week honors on February 17 after his performance versus Towson on February 15.
- Tabbed with American Conference Pitcher of the Week honors on March 3 after his outing against North Alabama on March 1.
- Earned American Conference Pitcher of the Week honors on April 28 after his complete game shutout win and career-high 13 strikeouts over Rice on April 25.
All Conference Second Team Selection
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2024)
- Appeared and started 14 games on the mound
- Tossed a complete game, striking out six in a win against North Alabama on March 3rd
- Struck out 76 batters and only walked 18, finishing with a 3.13 ERA
All Conference Second Team Selection
FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
- Appeared in 11 games
- Struck out 13 batters in 11.2 innings
- Picked up the win after throwing a scoreless inning in a 9-5 victory over Samford on March 14
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Corner High School
- Rated as the state's 7th ranked Right-Handed Pitcher, 19th overall prospect in the Class of 2022 according to Perfect Game
- Named to 5A 1st Team All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association
PERSONAL
- Born on September 10, 2003
- Son of Joey and Tommie Daniel
- One brother, Devne
- His brother played baseball at the University of North Alabama
- Majoring in Business Management
Finished fourth All-Time at UAB in ERA (3.51) and ninth in Strikeouts (169)
JUNIOR SEASON (2025)
- Preseason AAC Pitcher of the Year
- Started all 14 games he appeared in.
- Had a career-best in strikeouts (80), walks allowed (15), K/BB ratio (5.33), opponents batting average (.235), and two complete games.
- Finished second in the AAC in complete games (2), third in Innings Pitched (91.1), third in walks allowed (15), fourth in ERA (3.15), eighth in strikeouts (80), and 10th in opponents batting average (.235).
- Earned American Conference Player of the Week honors on February 17 after his performance versus Towson on February 15.
- Tabbed with American Conference Pitcher of the Week honors on March 3 after his outing against North Alabama on March 1.
- Earned American Conference Pitcher of the Week honors on April 28 after his complete game shutout win and career-high 13 strikeouts over Rice on April 25.
All Conference Second Team Selection
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2024)
- Appeared and started 14 games on the mound
- Tossed a complete game, striking out six in a win against North Alabama on March 3rd
- Struck out 76 batters and only walked 18, finishing with a 3.13 ERA
All Conference Second Team Selection
FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
- Appeared in 11 games
- Struck out 13 batters in 11.2 innings
- Picked up the win after throwing a scoreless inning in a 9-5 victory over Samford on March 14
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Corner High School
- Rated as the state's 7th ranked Right-Handed Pitcher, 19th overall prospect in the Class of 2022 according to Perfect Game
- Named to 5A 1st Team All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association
PERSONAL
- Born on September 10, 2003
- Son of Joey and Tommie Daniel
- One brother, Devne
- His brother played baseball at the University of North Alabama
- Majoring in Business Management
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