How Auburn’s Mason McCraine Became the Unexpected Hero Behind Glenwood’s Stunning State Championship Run
You know when a young athlete just bursts onto the scene and stops you in your tracks? That’s exactly what Mason McCraine did—stepping up not just as a player, but as a game-changer, leading Glenwood School to snag their very first AHSAA Class 3A state title. At 6-foot-7, this Auburn commit isn’t just towering over the competition; he’s dominating it with precision, power, and a knack for being in the right spot, whether at bat or on the mound. It’s no small feat to carry a team like that, especially in a championship series—that blend of clutch hitting and a ten-batter strikeout performance tells you this kid’s got more than just raw talent. And if you’re tracking Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class, McCraine’s star shines bright among a top-30 national group, right in the thick of the SEC’s competitive fire. This kind of impact—you can see it coming from a mile away. Trust me, Auburn’s future looks pretty damn promising with players like him in the fold. LEARN MORE
- Auburn baseball commit Mason McCraine led his high school team, Glenwood, to the AHSAA Class 3A state championship.
- McCraine contributed significantly to the championship run with key hits, runs, and a strong pitching performance in the final game.
- McCraine is part of Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class, currently ranked No. 27 nationally and No. 13 in the SEC by Perfect Game.
The future of Auburn baseball is bright as one of its 2025 commits recently led his high school team to a state championship.Mason McCraine, a 6-7 utility player from Glenwood School in Smith’s Station, Alabama, and the brother of current Auburn player Brandon McCraine, recently played a large role in Glenwood’s state championship run. The Gators took down Gordo High School in two games during last week’s action to win the AHSAA Class 3A state championship at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville. The win was Glenwood’s first state championship as a member of the AHSAA.McCraine was a vital piece to his team’s championship run. He logged two hits and two runs in Glenwood’s 7-4 game one win over Gordo, and followed suit in game two by striking out 10 batters and allowing two runs on the mound. He added another hit at the plate in the Gators’ 12-3 state championship win.
McCraine is one of 10 players committed to play for Auburn as part of its 2025 signing class, and one of six commitments that hail from Alabama. According to Perfect Game, Auburn holds the No. 27 signing class from the 2025 cycle, and ranks No. 13 in the SEC in a conference that occupies the first seven spots in the rankings. The Tigers boasted the No. 5 signing class in the 2024 cycle with signees such as Christian Chatterton, Chris Rembert, Chase Fralick, and Jackson Sanders contributing to Auburn’s success early in their careers.
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