Wednesday, July 27 was a huge day for both Arkansas State University Three Rivers (ASUTR) and the state of Arkansas junior college athletics. University chancellor Steve Rook formally announced that his institution will finally have athletics. Located in Malvern, Ark., a town that could use a spark, should seemingly have one. Until now, the state only had six JUCOs with … [Read more...] about ASUTR Welcomes Baseball and Softball in 2023
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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
Arkansas Baseball Finds Confidence in Pair of True Freshmen on Mound
Photo courtesy of Arkansas athletics Arkansas baseball remains No. 2 in the D1Baseball Poll after going 2-1 against defending national champions Mississippi State over the weekend. The Razorbacks defeated the Bulldogs on Friday and Saturday, but fell short of the sweep as they lost in 12 innings on Sunday. A large reason for the early-season success has been the efforts … [Read more...] about Arkansas Baseball Finds Confidence in Pair of True Freshmen on Mound