Eli Driskell

Bio

• Sophomore; Pitcher; 6-1, 205; R/R
• Mobile, Alabama (Faith Academy)
• Second season at Shelton State
• ACCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
• Originally committed to Auburn
• Graduated from Faith Academy
• Rated as No. 3 right-handed pitcher in Alabama by Perfect Game
• Rated as No. 12 overall prospect in Alabama by Perfect Game
• 3-time Preseason All-American
• 2024 ASWA Class 6A Second-Team All-State
• Second-generation college baseball player
• His father played baseball at South Alabama in 1997 and 1998
• Parents are Chris and Ashley Driskell

Driskell was the Bucs No. 3 starter last season and looks to use that experience to bolster the Bucs rotation this season … He has a strong athletic build … Originally signed with Auburn out of his school … He was in same signing class as Jack Sanderson (now at Shelton State) and former ACCC Pitcher of the Year Bodie Vail (now at Montevallo) … Driskell ranked third in the ACCC in last season in wins (7) and conference wins (5) … 2025 Season (Freshman): Driskell made 16 appearances and 13 starts for the Bucs in 2025 … He compiled a 7-4 record and 3.53 ERA … Driskell logged 58 2/3 innings and allowed 23 earned runs and 62 hits, with 56 strikeouts and 22 walks … He compiled a 1.48 WHIP … Shelton State was 8-5 (.615) in his 13 starts … Driskell ranked third in the ACCC in wins (7), seventh in starts (13) and ninth in strikeouts (56) … He was third in conference play with five ACCC wins … He made one start against eventual national champion Salt Lake City at the NJCAA World Series … He also pitched in relief against LSU Eunice at the NJCAA South District Playoffs … Driskell and JD Wilkins combined on shutout against Coastal South at ACCC Tournament (May 10) … He tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings (4.2 IP; 3 H; 0 R; 2 BB; 5 K) against the Coyotes … Posted seventh win of season in predetermined start at Calhoun (May 4) … Recorded his sixth win (6.1 IP; 3 H; 2 R; 1 ER; 2 BB; 4 K) at Coastal South (April 12) … Collected fifth win (4.2 IP; 4 H; 1 ER; 0 BB; 5 K) at Lawson State (March 28) … Posted fourth win of season (5 IP; 7 H; 2 ER; 2 BB; 3 K) at Gadsden State (March 20) … Suffered first loss (3 IP; 6 H; 2 ER; 1 BB; 3 K) against Chattahoochee Valley (March 12) … Posted third straight win (5 IP; 2 H; 1 ER; 2 BB; 3 K) in ACCC debut at Snead State (March 6) … Notched second win with four scoreless innings (3 K) against Pensacola State (Feb. 28) … Recorded first career win (3 IP; 3 H; 1 ER; 2 BB; 6 K) at Gulf Coast State (Feb. 20) … Tossed three scoreless innings with season high 6 strikeouts at East Central (Feb. 13) … Made his debut with two perfect innings (3 K) against Marion (Feb. 6) … one of five pitchers used in the Opening Day 1-hit shutout … Prep: Graduated from Faith Academy … played for Coach Matt Seymour … rated as No. 3 right-handed pitcher in Alabama by Perfect Game … Rated as No. 12 overall prospect in Alabama by Perfect Game … Posted a 13-4 record and 1.97 ERA … He recorded 128 strikeouts in 78 innings … 2024 ASWA Class 6A Second-Team All-State … 2024 AL.com South Alabama Terrific 22 Selection … 3-time Preseason All-American … 2-time PBR Future Game participant … 2023 AHSAA North – South All Star Selection 2022 JV Defensive Player of the Year … 2022 Perfect Game All American Games Participant … Personal: Parents are Chris and Ashley Driskell … His father, Chris, pitched at South Alabama in 1997 and 1998 … His father also played in the 1990 Little League World Series with Cottage Hill Little League in Mobile, and 1993 Senior League World Series for Mobile … His mom, Ashley, played soccer at University of Mobile (1998-99) and South Alabama (2000) … She helped the Mobile Rams to 1998 NAIA National runner-up finish … His sister, Lynnley, played volleyball at Baker HS (2018-20) and for Lower Alabama Volleyball National team (2019-21).