JT Blackwood gives Alabama a reliable right-handed innings-eater with JUCO polish
In the 2026 season, Alabama senior RHP JT Blackwood has worked as a starter/spot starter, posting a 4.44 ERA over 26.1 innings with 13 strikeouts and 7 walks, after a 2025 Crimson Tide season that included a 3.86 ERA over 30.1 innings and a win in his first Alabama start.[1][3] He was a top JUCO transfer arm, with a fastball reportedly sitting 90–93 mph plus a slider, changeup, and cutter, and his appeal is the mix of strike-throwing, experience, and steadiness rather than pure blow-you-away velocity.[8] If you need a dependable right-hander who can compete in midweek or swing roles, Blackwood looks like the kind of tough, low-drama arm coaches trust.
