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Jacob McNairy
No. 26
Pitcher
Alabama
About McNairy: Jacob McNairy is in his first season with the Mat-Su Miners. The 6-foo-2 right-handed pitcher is a native of Athens, Alabama.
At Alabama: McNairy appeared in 10 games as a freshman, fanning five hitters in 13 innings pitched.
With the Miners: McNairy has established himself as the team’s closer, and has three saves. McNairy also has a 0.00 earned run average and has fanned seven hitters in seven innings pitched.
Drew Williamson
No. 35
Infielder
Alabama
About Williamson: Drew Williamson is in his first season with the Mat-Su Miners. The 6-foot-5 infielder is a native of Brewton, Alabama. Williamson hits left-handed.
At Alabama: Williamson hit .290 as a freshman. He also had 51 hits, 27 runs and 22 RBI.
With the Miners: Williamson has drawn a team-high 11 walks in 16 games this season. He also has 11 hits, five runs and five RBI.
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