Former Rebels Outfielder TJ McCants Commits to Alabama

McCants played a large part in Ole Miss' national championship run in 2022.

OXFORD, Miss. -- Former Ole Miss Rebels outfielder TJ McCants entered the transfer portal this offseason, and he has now made a decision on his baseball future, committing to an SEC foe in the Alabama Crimson Tide.

McCants shared his decision via social media on Wednesday afternoon.

Let’s goo! #Committed 🐘 pic.twitter.com/sTsWsXQMa2

— TJ McCants (@mccants_tj) July 12, 2023

"I just want to start off by thanking the Ole Miss coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play this great game at the collegiate level in such a competitive league," McCants wrote on his Instagram when he entered the portal. "I'd also like to thank my teammates for being my brothers and creating memories with me on and off the field that will last a lifetime.

"Lastly, thanks to the Ole Miss community for the support and love you guys have showed me (in) my three years here."

The 2021 Freshman All-American was a staple at the plate and while roaming Swayze Field's grass during his stay in Oxford. Last season en route to defeating Oklahoma in the College World Series, McCants batted .236 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs on 42 hits.

His eighth-inning home run in Game 1 of the national championship series against the Sooners was the first of three consecutive long balls that set the tone entering Game 2. Ole Miss would win 4-2 on Sunday to give Mike Bianco his title in program history.

McCants also scored a run and made two critical catches to keep the Sooners off the base paths in that series.

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