Banks Alexander (@BAlexander_5_) 2028 Spotlight: Great athlete behind the plate and the top ranked catcher in SC by multiple sites. Diamond Prospects has him ranked the number one player in the state of South Carolina for the 2028 class. All Region/All State for River Bluff HS. Also won sophomore of the year and a gold glove. •Position: Catcher •Height: 5’10” •Weight: 185 •Bats: Right •Travel Team: Canes American •High School: River Bluff Metrics- 105.6 Ev 6.87 60’ 1.93 seconds pop time Catcher velo: 80 High school stats- •AVG: .397 (46/116) •OBP: .524 •Hits: 46 •RS: 42 •Doubles: 6 •HR’s: 7 •RBI’s: 29 •BB’s: 31 •K’s:13 •SB’s: 11 •13 caught stealing (defensive) Summer stats- •AVG: .500 •Hits: 33 •Ab’s: 66 •OBP: .562 •Doubles: 5 •Triples: 3 •BB’s: 9 •SB’s: 12 Q&A- (SD-Question) “How excited are you to get the recruiting process started?” (BA-Answer) “I am very excited! I have worked really hard to put my self in position to have some good options. Really looking forward to seeing how gods plan unfolds!” (SD-Question) “What will be the biggest factor in your commitment?” (BA-Answer) “I am very open minded going into the process, one key factor would be the ability to impact the lineup early in my college career. I am hopeful to develop a good rapport with the coaches on staff, ultimately I am in search of the right fit for me and my family.” (SD-Question) “Are academics a big factor personally for you and in your recruitment?” (BA-Answer) “I realize that having a college degree is important when my playing days end. Shoot, my mom is a school teacher, of course academics are important in our home!” (SD-Question) “Is staying close to home important to you?” (BA-Answer) “I am open to opportunities in my backyard, as well as wherever the best fit seems to be for my family and me.” (SD-Question) “What do you think separates you from other recruits in your class?” (BA-Answer) “I am actually a very humble person, but you asked the question!! I believe my work habits and attention to detail throughout my preparation puts me in a place to get consistent results. Even though I am a primary catcher, I feel as though my defensive versatility is unique for that position because I combine pop in the batters box but can also be a weapon on the basepaths.” (SD-Question) “What’s one thing you’re working on before next season?” (BA-Answer) “I’m always looking for something to improve in each aspect of my game. Piling up reps as an infielder in case I am needed in the dirt is one. I feel like every player can make strides in the mental game because baseball is about how you handle and can bounce back from failure.” (SD-Question) “What’s your favorite moment in your baseball career thus far?” (BA-Answer) “Coming back from a 9-0 deficit in Game 2 of the lower-state finals. And just the overall playoff run with my best friends on and off the field is something I will never forget!” (SD-Question) “What is your walk-up song?” (BA-Answer) “It was Tonight Looks Good on You by Jason Aldean. I really thought it was a good song just to start off the game and will probably keep it for the upcoming years!” (SD-Question) “What is your favorite post game meal?” (BA-Answer) “It would probably be Waffle House with the boys after a big win.” (SD-Question) “If you could face any MLB pitcher for one at-bat, who would it be?” (BA-Answer) “I would go Shohei Ohtani because he will go down as one of the best players of all time and probably the most talented player of all time. Think it would be cool to say I faced him.”