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Polk County's Alm records 100th career stolen base
Senior baseball star joins elite group in North Carolina high school history.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:41pm
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Gunnar Alm, a senior baseball player for Polk County High School, recorded his 100th career stolen base during the first inning of a recent game against East Henderson. Alm is just the fifth player in North Carolina high school history to reach the 100-steal milestone, moving him into fourth place on the all-time state list.
Why it matters
Alm's stolen base record is a significant achievement that highlights his speed, base-running skills, and overall talent as a high school baseball player. Reaching 100 career steals is an elite accomplishment that puts him in rarified air among the best players in the state's history.
The details
In the bottom of the first inning against East Henderson, Alm led off with a walk and then immediately stole second base to record his 100th career theft. He went on to finish the game with two more steals, bringing his career total to 102 and moving him past Asheville's William Head (2007-2009) for fourth place on the all-time North Carolina high school steals list. The previous state record of 109 career steals had stood for 20 years before being broken last season.
- Alm recorded his 100th career stolen base on March 27, 2026.
- Alm added two more steals in the game, bringing his career total to 102.
The players
Gunnar Alm
A senior baseball player for Polk County High School who has now recorded 102 career stolen bases, the fourth-most in North Carolina high school history.
William Head
A former high school baseball player from Asheville, North Carolina who held the fourth-place spot on the state's all-time stolen base list before being surpassed by Alm.
Ryan Clark
A North Mecklenburg High School baseball player who set the new North Carolina high school record of 115 career stolen bases last season, breaking a 20-year-old record.
Joel Booker
The current career hits leader at Polk County High School, a record Alm is close to breaking with 108 career hits, just one shy of Booker's mark.
What they’re saying
“Gunnar has been a game-changer for us with his speed and base-running ability. Reaching 100 steals is an incredible accomplishment that speaks to his talent and hard work.”
— Polk County Head Coach
What’s next
Alm will have the opportunity to break the North Carolina high school record of 115 career stolen bases when Polk County plays its final regular season games and enters the state playoffs.
The takeaway
Gunnar Alm's 100th career stolen base is a remarkable milestone that cements his legacy as one of the best base-stealing threats in North Carolina high school baseball history. His speed, aggressiveness, and skill on the basepaths have made him a game-changing player for Polk County, and he now has his sights set on the all-time state record.
