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Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year

Baseball - Alabama

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Eric Hines

OF
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

.438

Batting Average

20

Home Runs

58

RBI

66

Runs Scored
“Eric Hines is a joy to coach because of the many outstanding qualities he brings to the team. He does things that you cannot teach, and he shows up in the biggest moments for his team. He is so consistent and is always striving to be a better player.”
Del Howell
Head Coach - American Christian Academy
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound senior outfielder powered the Patriots (34-14-1) to the Class 5A state championship this season. Hines hit .438 with 20 home runs, 58 RBI and 66 runs scored. Ranked as the state’s No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2025 by Perfect Game and selected for the 2024 Dick’s Sporting Goods All-American Classic, he launched his 20th home run in Game 2 of the Class 5A state championship series, a pivotal swing that extended the series and set up his team’s title-clinching win. 

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Academic Achievement

Hines has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball to play baseball at the University of Alabama this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted parishioner at the Narrow Way Church, Hines has volunteered as an usher, finance committee member and emergency service team member for the congregation. He has also donated his time by mentoring elementary school students.