John Paul Head

BIRMINGHAM, AL - April 08, 2025 - The UAB Blazers took on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Young Memorial Field.

Mississippi State took an early 2-0 lead in the first and defeated UAB 8-3.

Photo By Parker S. Freedman Photography

Photo by: Parker S. Freedman

Height:
6-1
Weight:
215
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Vestavia Hills, Ala.
High School:
Vestavia Hills

FRESHMAN SEASON (2025)
- Played in 16 games, making 13 starts
- Had nine hits with seven RBI, six walks, and two doubles
- First career multi-hit game on April 17 against East Carolina
- Picked up his first collegiate home run on May 16 against Florida Atlantic
- Career-high three RBI game against Rice on April 26
- Ended season on 5-game hit streak

HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Vestavia Hills High School where he also played football
- Rated the state's #31 overall prospect by Perfect Game
- Member of the 2023 7A State Championship team
- 2x All State team member by the Alabama Sports Writers Association in both football and baseball
- Member of National Honor Society

PERSONAL
- Born March 2, 2006
- Son of Paul and Leigh Anne Head
- Has one sister, Ryanne
- His father, Paul, played football at Ole Miss
- His mother, Leigh Anne, was a cheerleader at Auburn
- Majoring in Accounting