Three Arkansas Razorbacks players are taking the field this fall after they thought they had already for the final time as they were not able to come to an agreement after the 2017 MLB Draft.
Now they are part of a talented lineup that many predict could be one of college baseball’s best in 2018. The roster for the Razorbacks’ start of fall practice includes seven position players who started that Missouri State game and a number of pitchers who had key roles last season.
“You can recruit players, but you really can’t bring in that kind of experience,” Arkansas Coach Dave Van Horn said. “In the Southeastern Conference, experience wins a lot of times. You have to have guys that can handle the grind of a season and can lead a little bit, make plays and get big hits.
“It adds up to a few more wins.”
Knight, a junior pitcher who was Arkansas’ Friday starter for much of last season, said he was happy to be back at Arkansas after some draft day disappointment. Knight was rated by Baseball Americaas one of the top 90 prospects, but he fell to the Texas Rangers in the 29th round because of a high asking price for a signing bonus.
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