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After suffering their first series' loss of the 2025 SEC baseball season last weekend, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to resume conference play this Friday night in Tuscaloosa by hosting one of the SEC's newest teams, the Oklahoma Sooners, for a three-game set.
A ranked opponent, the Sooners will certainly provide yet another test for an Alabama team that had enjoyed a solid start to the season, and are a program that the Crimson Tide are not necessarily as familiar with as others. That is due to the fact that Alabama and Oklahoma have met only seven times before ever, the most recent of which was a three-game series in Norman back in 2018.
Set to renew their matchup this weekend however in Tuscaloosa, what are some things you should know about this year's Sooners team, one that is led by one of the top pitchers in college baseball?
Let's answer that question by previewing Alabama's next SEC opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners.
One of the SEC's newest members, Oklahoma is currently holding a 21-3 overall record for the 2025 season, as well as a 4-2 mark in conference play where they have won both series' so far, coming on the road at South Carolina, as well as at home against Mississippi State. The Sooners also come to Tuscaloosa ranked as the nation's No. 9 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, their highest ranking so far this season.
Leading the Oklahoma baseball program is head coach Skip Johnson, who is currently in his eight season with the Sooners. Under the leadership of Johnson, the Sooners have made four NCAA Tournament appearances, a 2022 College World Series finals appearance, and recently won the 2024 Big 12 regular season title.
Offensively, the Sooners come to Tuscaloosa owning a combined .300 AVG for the season, but are batting only .261 in six SEC games. The Sooners also own a .905 OPS for the season, as well as an .808 OPS in SEC play.
Oklahoma's pitching staff enters this weekend owning a combined 4.00 ERA so far this year, as well as a 4.71 ERA across six SEC games. The Sooners altogether are also holding opponents to a combined .243 AVG this season, as well as .291 in SEC play.
Oklahoma currently has two players who own a OPS north of 1.000+ so far this season in Trey Gambill and Jaxon Willits, the latter of which also leads the Sooners with seven home runs, while the former is Oklahoma's leader in batting average at .371. Another notable name to know for Oklahoma offensively is Easton Carmichael, a catcher who is hitting for a .353 AVG with eight RBI during SEC play.
In conclusion, as mentioned at the start, Oklahoma has one of the top pitchers in college baseball on their roster in right-hander Kyson Witherspoon, who currently owns a 1.80 ERA with a 58:7 K:BB ratio across 35 innings pitched, while also holding opponents to a combined .175 AVG against. The Sooners also have a few relievers to know also, two of which own an ERA below 2.00 in right-hander's Dylan Crooks and Reid Hensley.
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Baseball team, roster preview for Sooners
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A ranked opponent, the Sooners will certainly provide yet another test for an Alabama team that had enjoyed a solid start to the season, and are a program that the Crimson Tide are not necessarily as familiar with as others. That is due to the fact that Alabama and Oklahoma have met only seven times before ever, the most recent of which was a three-game series in Norman back in 2018.
Set to renew their matchup this weekend however in Tuscaloosa, what are some things you should know about this year's Sooners team, one that is led by one of the top pitchers in college baseball?
Let's answer that question by previewing Alabama's next SEC opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Team Overview
- Conference: SEC
- Stadium: L. Dale Mitchell Park, Norman, Oklahoma
- 2025 Record: 21-3 overall (4-2 in SEC)
- Ranking: No. 9 in USA TODAY Sports' Coaches Poll, No. 9 in D1Baseball Top 25
One of the SEC's newest members, Oklahoma is currently holding a 21-3 overall record for the 2025 season, as well as a 4-2 mark in conference play where they have won both series' so far, coming on the road at South Carolina, as well as at home against Mississippi State. The Sooners also come to Tuscaloosa ranked as the nation's No. 9 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, their highest ranking so far this season.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Skip Johnson
- Associate Head Coach: Reggie Willits
- Assistant Coach: Todd Butler
- Assistant Coach: Russell Raley
Leading the Oklahoma baseball program is head coach Skip Johnson, who is currently in his eight season with the Sooners. Under the leadership of Johnson, the Sooners have made four NCAA Tournament appearances, a 2022 College World Series finals appearance, and recently won the 2024 Big 12 regular season title.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Hitting Stats
- AVG: .300 (.261 in SEC)
- OBP: .411 (.389 in SEC)
- SLG: .494 (.419 in SEC)
- OPS: .905 (.808 in SEC)
- HR: 28 (9 in SEC)
- RBI: 166 (46 in SEC)
- SB: 67-of-79 (19-of-24 in SEC)
Offensively, the Sooners come to Tuscaloosa owning a combined .300 AVG for the season, but are batting only .261 in six SEC games. The Sooners also own a .905 OPS for the season, as well as an .808 OPS in SEC play.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Pitching Stats
- ERA: 4.00 (4.71 in SEC)
- WHIP: 1.36 (1.52 in SEC)
- K: 244 (62 in SEC)
- BB: 94 (24 in SEC)
- AVG: .243 (.291 in SEC)
Oklahoma's pitching staff enters this weekend owning a combined 4.00 ERA so far this year, as well as a 4.71 ERA across six SEC games. The Sooners altogether are also holding opponents to a combined .243 AVG this season, as well as .291 in SEC play.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Hitters to Know
- Jaxon Willits, Infielder - Sophomore
- Trey Gambill, Outfielder - Junior
- Easton Carmichael, Catcher - Junior
- Kyle Branch, Infielder - Freshman
- Jason Walk, Infielder/Outfielder - Sophomore
Oklahoma currently has two players who own a OPS north of 1.000+ so far this season in Trey Gambill and Jaxon Willits, the latter of which also leads the Sooners with seven home runs, while the former is Oklahoma's leader in batting average at .371. Another notable name to know for Oklahoma offensively is Easton Carmichael, a catcher who is hitting for a .353 AVG with eight RBI during SEC play.
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Pitchers to Know
- Kyson Witherspoon, Right-Handed Pitcher - Junior
- Dylan Crooks, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior
- Reid Hensley, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior
- Gavyn Jones, Left-Handed Pitcher/Outfielder - Sophomore
- Malachi Witherspoon, Right-Handed Pitcher - Junior
In conclusion, as mentioned at the start, Oklahoma has one of the top pitchers in college baseball on their roster in right-hander Kyson Witherspoon, who currently owns a 1.80 ERA with a 58:7 K:BB ratio across 35 innings pitched, while also holding opponents to a combined .175 AVG against. The Sooners also have a few relievers to know also, two of which own an ERA below 2.00 in right-hander's Dylan Crooks and Reid Hensley.
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Baseball team, roster preview for Sooners
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