TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball’s Justin Lebron was named a Preseason Second Team All-American by the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the group announced Friday.
The preseason All-America recognition from the NCBWA stands as the fourth All-American honor for Lebron prior to the start of the 2026 campaign. The junior shortstop was previously named a First Team Preseason All-American by Perfect Game USA while having also earned second team honors from Baseball America and D1Baseball.com.
Justin Lebron
Shortstop, Junior
Started all 59 games at shortstop for the Crimson Tide in 2025
Posted a .316 average (73-for-231) with 18 doubles, one triple and 18 home runs as a sophomore
His stat line included 72 RBI, 60 runs scored, 35 walks, 10 hit-by pitch and 17 steals in 18 attempts
Lebron’s 72 RBI were the most by a shortstop and sophomore player in program history
Named a First Team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings at the conclusion of the 2025 campaign
Also earned Third Team All-American accolades from the NCBWA