Jena Young is giving Alabama a steady, high-contact spark in the infield
In the 2026 season, Jena Young has been a real tone-setter for Alabama: she’s hit .344 with a 1.052 OPS and has already posted 52 hits, 13 doubles, 7 home runs and 36 RBIs, showing a blend of contact, gap power and run production. She also earned SEC Player of the Week honors after torching Auburn, going 5-for-6 with a .900 on-base mark that week. Her fit is easy to see: steady bat, versatile infield value, and the kind of competitive edge that plays in October-style softball.
