Photo courtesy of Arkansas State athletics A home state player, Terry Hampton originates from the southern Arkansas town of El Dorado. Coming out of high school, his only Division I offer was to play in Jonesboro at Arkansas State. Most of the pointing can be toward his size at the time. He was 5-foot-11 and only 254 pounds during his senior year of high school. More … [Read more...] about Analysis: What Arkansas State Transfer Terry Hampton Brings to Arkansas’ Defensive Front
Analysis: What Cade Fortin Brings to Arkansas at Quarterback
Photo courtesy of South Florida athletics Committing in mid-January, Cade Fortin came to Arkansas as one of the early transfers. The transfer quarterback will come to Fayetteville as a walk-on. Coming into an eggshell Arkansas quarterback room means he must be ready every day. The yolk of that egg is K.J Jefferson, which is why the top of the list isn’t questioned. … [Read more...] about Analysis: What Cade Fortin Brings to Arkansas at Quarterback
Razorbacks in the MiLB – Early-Season Check-In (Part III)
Photo via YouTube Our series catching up with former Arkansas players in the minor leagues shifts from the mound to the plate. Believe it or not, there are currently fewer noteworthy position players in the minors. A lot of that is due to the youth combined with less opportunity. Some cases involve injuries, such as with outfielder Heston Kjerstad. Coming out of the … [Read more...] about Razorbacks in the MiLB – Early-Season Check-In (Part III)
Razorbacks in the MiLB – Early-Season Check-In (Part II)
Photo courtesy of Arkansas athletics There are more than four former Arkansas baseball players having success in the minor leagues, so that calls for another round. The next group of players reviewed are also all pitchers. A wider range in age and experience will be explored. The unknown still remains with a lot of former players not currently in the majors. With a … [Read more...] about Razorbacks in the MiLB – Early-Season Check-In (Part II)
Razorbacks in the MiLB: Early-Season Check-in
Photo courtesy of MiLB It would not be a lie to say that Arkansas has produced Major League Baseball-level talent. Guys such as Andrew Benintendi and Dallas Keuchel have already proven such. The ability to move between talent levels is the beauty of professional baseball. Leagues beneath MLB are where the majority of players reside. The downside to that equation is … [Read more...] about Razorbacks in the MiLB: Early-Season Check-in