Alabama shortstop selected in 1st round of MLB Draft

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Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron was selected with the #18 pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft Saturday by the Cincinnati Reds.

Alabama Baseball Player Justin Lebron (1) in action against Florida at Sewell-Thomas Stadium... — Alabama Baseball Player Justin Lebron (1) in action against Florida at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Friday, Mar 20, 2026. (Crimson Tide Photos | Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics)

The Miramar, Florida native finished his junior season batting .277 with 16 home runs and 48 RBI’s and helped lead the Tide to a College World Series appearance.

Lebron is a Red pic.twitter.com/dIsUqACJxZ
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 11, 2026

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