Arkansas Razorbacks baseball

Arkansas Razorbacks
Founded: 1897
2016 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team
University	University of Arkansas
Conference	SEC West Division
Location	Fayetteville, AR
Head Coach	Dave Van Horn (12th year)
Home Stadium	Baum Stadium at George Cole Field (Capacity: 10,737)
Nickname	Razorbacks
Colors	Cardinal and White[1]
College World Series Runner-up
1979
College World Series Appearances
1979, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2015
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1973, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Conference Tournament Champions
SWC: 1985
Conference Champions
SWC: 1989, 1990 SEC: 1999, 2004

The University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, sometimes referred to as the OmaHogs or Diamond Hogs, are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and are currently coached by Dave Van Horn. The program started in 1897, and is in its 92nd season of play (67th consecutive) in 2014. Arkansas is one of only four schools in the SEC to turn a profit from its baseball program in recent years, along with SEC Western division rivals LSU, Mississippi State and Ole Miss.^[2] Many large schools such as Iowa State, Colorado, and Wisconsin have dropped their baseball programs because of financial losses.^[2]

The Diamond Hogs have been to 28 NCAA tournaments and eight College World Series: 1979, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2015.

Venue

The Razorbacks play baseball home games in Baum Stadium at George Cole Field, which holds 10,737.^[3] Arkansas was the first program in the nation to have an average attendance over 8,000 for the course of the season.^[4] The Razorbacks sold 10,727 tickets for a game against LSU on May 5, 2007. Baum Stadium hosted NCAA regionals three of the four years between 2008 and 2011.

A game in progress in Baum Stadium, April 2013

Baum Stadium was the best college baseball venue in 1998 according to a Baseball America survey.^[5] Baum Stadium was rated the second-best college baseball venue in 2003, behind only Auburn's Plainsman Park. Rivals rated Baum Stadium the best college baseball facility, in front of Rice's Reckling Park in 2008.^[6] Baum was referred to as the "palace of college baseball stadiums" in the article, adding that "everyone aspires to have a facility like the University of Arkansas".^[6]

In 2007, Arkansas led the nation in attendance, with 8,069 attendees per game, over 700 more per game than second-place LSU.^[4] Mississippi State, another SEC school, was third with an average of 6,795 per game.^[3]

Before Baum Stadium was built, the Razorbacks played on the original George Cole Field from 1975–1995, named for former all-conference quarterback, shortstop and athletic director George Cole.^[4] The field was next to John McDonnell Field, home of the outdoor track and field team, and has since been turned into the practice field for the football team.^[4]

History

Arkansas first fielded a baseball team from 1897 to 1930. The modern era of Razorbacks baseball began in 1947, under Deke Brackett. Bill Ferrell led the team from 1950 to 1965, and Wayne Robbins took over from 1966 to 1969.

In 1970, Cole hired 28-year-old Norm DeBriyn after another man took the job but resigned after only one day. DeBriyn inherited a program that played at a dilapidated stadium at the Washington County Fairgrounds, and whose paperwork was contained in a single manila folder. He immediately set about upgrading the program. Within three years, he had the Razorbacks in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. He then persuaded athletic director Frank Broyles to build a new on-campus stadium, George Cole Field.^[7][8]

1979 College World Series

DeBriyn's 10th team put the Razorbacks on the national map. The Razorbacks won 49 games, lost 15, and finished second in the Southwest Conference (SWC). The Hogs defeated George Washington, Florida, and Delaware twice to move out of the East Regional (played at Seminole Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida). The Razorbacks then went to Omaha and defeated Pepperdine, 5-4 and an Arizona Wildcats club, with a young Terry Francona, 10-3. A match-up with SWC champion Texas loomed next for the Razorbacks. The Hogs had gone 1-4 against the Longhorns up to this point in the season. The Razorbacks prevailed, 9-4, and earned a contest with Cal State Fullerton for a championship. Texas was eliminated. Arkansas lost twice to the Titans, 13-10, and 2-1, to give the trophy to Cal State Fullerton. Freshman Kevin McReynolds was named to the all-tournament team as an outfielder, along with Steve Krueger at pitcher, Larry Wallace at shortstop, and Marc Brumble as an outfielder.

1985 College World Series

Arkansas came into the South regional hot winning twelve straight games (last loss against fellow CWS team Mississippi State), and winning the SWC tournament with the help of tourney-MVP Dave Patterson. A 20-13 victory over Eastern Kentucky started things off on the right foot for the Hogs. Wins against George Mason, hometown FSU, and Georgia Tech would push the Hogs to their second College World Series.

Arkansas arrived in Omaha in as dramatic fashion as they left it. The Diamond Hogs defeated the Gamecocks of South Carolina in a 14 inning affair, 1-0, but Arkansas would lose to Mississippi State three days later, and fall to the loser's bracket. Facing elimination, the Razorbacks crushed Stanford 10-4, eliminating the Cardinal from the College World Series. Now a win away from the Championship series with Miami (Fl), Arkansas had to face Southwest Conference rival Texas.

Said Razorback third baseman Jeff King of Texas, "We figured we would meet them again."^[9] The Hogs were 4-1 against the Longhorns in 1985, including two wins in the Southwest Conference Tournament. Arkansas lead the game 7-0, but the Longhorns battled back and sent the game to extra innings.^[10] Texas' Bill Bates hit a leadoff triple in the bottom of the tenth inning with the score tied 7-7.^[10] Arkansas coach Norm DeBriyn opted to intentionally walk the bases full and pull the infield in.^[10] Doug Hodo then hit a single past the infielders, allowing Bates to score and the Horns to move on, 8-7 in ten innings.^[10] The situation was oddly similar to the last time the Hogs reached the College World Series, except Texas was 4-1 against the Hogs in 1979 (including two SWC tournament wins), and Arkansas prevailed in the 1979 CWS match up.

Freshman third baseman Jeff King and junior outfielder Ralph Kraus were named to the All-College World Series team.

1987 College World Series

Arkansas was 51-16 in 1987, and finished in fifth place at the CWS. The Hogs finished second in both the SWC regular season and postseason tournament. The Regional was played in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Razorbacks defeated Middle Tennessee, West Virginia, and Clemson (twice) in order to play in Omaha. Texas, who Arkansas had gone a lowly 1-4 against during the season and now was ranked #1 nationally, loomed in a Rosenblatt Stadium showdown.

Texas defeated Arkansas, 13-6, but Arkansas rebounded with a win against future SEC foe Georgia, eliminating the Bulldogs. Georgia was led by pitcher Derek Lilliquist (14-2), who had 19 HR and 60 RBI entering Omaha.^[11] Another future SEC opponent was on the horizon, this time in the form of Tigers from LSU. The Tigers came out on top, 5-2, but were eliminated two days later, with Texas eliminated a day later.

1989 College World Series

Ten years after the successful 1979 campaign, the Razorbacks were again headed to Omaha. First, the 51-16 Razorbacks played their way through the Northwest Regional, losing first to Le Moyne before defeating George Washington, Illinois, Arizona State, and Le Moyne to move to the College World Series.

Once in the College World Series, the Diamong Hogs met Wichita State. The Shockers had actually been defeated by the Razorbacks 5-1 in Fayetteville, which was the Razorbacks' first game of the season. Arkansas lost 3-1 on June 2, and had to stave off elimination against North Carolina. The Tar Heels were eliminated, and Arkansas had another shot at the Shockers, who had lost to Florida State and was now fighting to remain in Omaha, as one more loss would eliminate them.

Wichita State defeated Norm DeBriyn's Razorbacks, 8-4, eliminating them. The finish was good for fifth place in the CWS. Wichita State would go on to win the National Championship, fighting off elimination three times more. Six of the eleven all-CWS team were members of the Wichita State Shockers, including Eric Wedge. Arkansas Razorbacks outfielder Troy Eklund was elected to the All-American team.

2004

Arkansas won the SEC Western Division, a portion of the SEC crown, and visited the College World Series again in 2004.^[12]

2004 SEC Tournament

The Hogs were picked to finish last in the SEC,^[13] but instead was the #1 seed in the SEC Tournament.^[14] The Diamond Hogs lost to Luke Hochevar and the Volunteers of Tennessee, 6-8 in 13 innings.^[15] Kyle Norrid of Tennessee hit a three-run double in the 12th inning, but the Hogs returned with four straight singles to keep the game going.^[15] Chris Kemp hit a game-winning double the next inning, and Craig Cobb retired the Razorbacks to earn the save. The game was the third of the day to extend into extra innings.^[15] The Hogs then defeated Ole Miss and Tennessee by the counts of 4-3^[16] and 4-1^[17] respectively, before losing to South Carolina, 2-3.^[18] Arkansas went into the ninth down 3-0, and loaded the bases with no outs. Jake Dugger drove in a run with a single. Following a strikeout, Brett Hagedorn added to the Razorbacks score with a sacrifice fly.^[18] Scott Hode grounded out for out number three, and the rally fell short.^[18] The Gamecocks would win the championship by defeating Vanderbilt.^[19] Arkansas finished third in the SEC tournament.

2004 College World Series

The Razorbacks began play in their home stadium in the Fayetteville Regional. Arkansas defeated Le Moyne first, but lost to Wichita State 4-1. The Razorbacks had not seen the last of the Shockers, though, and after a 10-7 win over Missouri, defeated them two times on June 6, 2004 to advance to the Super Regionals.

Arkansas had to play Florida State twice to move on to Omaha, but the games were again at Baum Stadium. The Diamond Hogs prevailed, 7-4 and 4-2 and went on to Omaha.

Arkansas was an eight seed in 2004, and for the fourth time in five Hog appearances, Arkansas' first game in Omaha was against the Texas Longhorns. #1 Texas prevailed 13-2, and the Razorbacks were one loss from elimination. The Arizona Wildcats would bump the Razorbacks from Rosenblatt Stadium in their next game, 7-2.

2009 College World Series

Brett Eibner's ninth-inning home run against Virginia in the 2009 College World Series was one of the most memorable Razorback home runs.

Arkansas began hot in 2009, starting the year at 10-2 including back-to-back wins over #1 Arizona State that set Baum Stadium attendance records. The Hogs luck changed entering SEC play, as they dropped series against Vanderbilt, Georgia, and LSU, and were swept by Alabama and Ole Miss to end the year. Limping into the 2009 SEC Baseball Tournament, the Hogs defeated Florida twice, but were bumped from the tournament by Vanderbilt. The Razorbacks were the #2 seed in the Norman Regional, hosted by the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Hogs defeated Washington State in game 1 in Norman, setting up a match up with #9 Oklahoma, who the Hogs had beaten at home a month earlier on a Brett Eibner walk-off bases-loaded walk. Arkansas collected 20 hits in a 17-6 win over the Sooners, setting up super regional berth with another win. Razorback Andy Wilkins went 5-5 in the following game with two doubles, two home runs, four runs scored and five RBI in an 11-0 rout. The win pushed the Hogs to a meeting with Florida State in Dick Howser Stadium.

The Hogs last met Florida State in the 2004 Fayetteville Super Regional, with the Hogs advancing to Omaha. Arkansas scored five runs in the last three innings to win game 1, and Andrew Darr propelled the Hogs to the College World Series on his two-run walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth.

The Razorbacks opened the College World Series in game 1 against #1 national seed Cal State Fullerton. Dallas Keuchel pitched well, with Zack Cox and Andy Wilkins both homering in a resounding 10-6 win. The win set a rematch with LSU, who had beaten Arkansas in a hard-fought series earlier in the year. LSU got a first-inning home run from pitcher Brett Eibner, and the Hogs bats fell silent in a 9-1 loss. Both fighting for their tournament lives, Arkansas met Virginia in an elimination game. The Razorbacks offense was again quiet, and the Hogs were down to their last strike when Brett Eibner homered to keep the Razorbacks in Omaha. The Hogs would prevail after another timely Andrew Darr double in the tenth inning. A rematch with LSU sat on the horizon, and the drained Arkansas pitching staff struggled. Closer Stephen Richards started the game for the Hogs, who were losing 4-0 by the third inning. After an error and a wild pitch, the Razorbacks gave up runs in six separate innings, and lost 14-5. The Hogs finished tied with Arizona State (who Arkansas defeated twice in the regular season) for third place.

2012 College World Series

Matt Reynolds bats for Arkansas at the 2012 College World Series.

Arkansas began the 2012 season with high expectations, including a consensus top ten ranking and D. J. Baxendale, Nolan Sanburn, Dominic Ficociello, and Ryne Stanek receiving preseason All-America honors.^[20][21] The team began the season playing well in non-conference games, and finished with a 16-14 SEC record. After a quick two losses at the SEC tournament, it was announced the Hogs would play in the Houston Regional, hosted by Rice University.^[22] Arkansas defeated the Sam Houston State Bearkats twice and Rice once to advance to the Waco, Texas Super Regional against Baylor. The Razorbacks dropped the first game to Baylor, 8-1.^[23] Facing elimination, Arkansas won game 2 after consecutive hit by pitches with the bases loaded gave the Hogs the tying and winning runs.^[24] Arkansas won game 3 when Jake Wise drove in Brian Anderson with a double in the 10th inning, pushing across the game's only run and sending the Hogs to Omaha.^[25]

Arkansas won their first game of the 2012 College World Series, an 8-1 victory over Kent State Golden Flashes. DJ Baxendale pitched into the seventh inning, with Joe Serrano, Brian Anderson, Bo Bigham, and Jake Wise all collecting multiple hits. Two nights later the Razorbacks faced SEC foe and two time defending champion the South Carolina Gamecocks, who came into the game with a 22-game postseason win streak. A Dominic Ficociello RBI in the first inning gave Arkansas a 1-0 lead, as they never trailed, winning a 2-1 pitcher's duel. Stanek pithced six innings, allowing just one run on three hits. Reliever Barrett Astin finished the job, pitching the final three innings allowing no runs, and just one hit.^[26]

2015 College World Series

Outfielders Tyler Spoon, Andrew Benintendi and Joe Serrano confer during a pitching change at TD Ameritrade Park

Arkansas was not expected to make it to the College World Series in 2015, especially after a slow start to the season left the Razorbacks sitting at .500 heading into April. But the Razorbacks caught fire behind SEC and national player of the year Andrew Benintendi and won both the Stillwater Regional and Fayetteville Super Regional to advance to Omaha for the eighth time and fourth time under Van Horn.

In the first game, Arkansas got a stellar pitching performance from Trey Killian, but normally lights-out closer Zach Jackson didn't have his best stuff and Virginia came back and forced the Razorbacks into an elimination game, beating them 5-3.

Arkansas then faced No. 5 national seed Miami, and fell behind 2-0 when Jacob Heyward hit a 2-run shot off reliever Jackson Lowery, who had just been inserted for Keaton McKinney. The Razorbacks rallied twice to tie the game at 2-2 and 3-3, but lost 4-3 when Heyward hit a walk-off single. It was the first time since 2004 that they failed to win a game in Omaha.

Post-Season Appearances

Conference Tournaments Year Site Record % Notes 1977 Disch-Falk Field 0-2 .000 - 1978 Disch-Falk Field 0-2 .000 Did not score a run 1979 Disch-Falk Field 2-2 .500 Finished second 1980 Olsen Field 3-2 .400 Played Texas thrice 1981 Disch-Falk Field 2-2 .500 - 1982 Olsen Field 1-2 .333 - 1983 Disch-Falk Field 3-2 .600 Played Houston twice, Texas three times 1984 Disch-Falk Field 0-2 .000 Lost both games 1-8 1985 George Cole Field 3-0 1.000 Champions 1986 Olsen Field 0-1 .000 L, Texas A&M, 0-4 1987 Disch-Falk Field 2-2 .500 Finished second 1988 George Cole Field 0-2 .000 - 1989 Olson Field 1-2 .333 Finished second 1990 Disch-Falk Field 1-2 .333 - SWC Total - 18-25 .419 14 straight appearances 1992 Superdome 1-2 .333 First SEC tournament 1993 Alex Box Stadium 1-2 .333 - 1994 Swayze Field 0-2 .000 Lost to Auburn in 17 innings, finished third 1995 Dudy Noble Field 2-2 .500 - 1996 Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 0-1 .000 L, Kentucky, 5-7 1997 Golden Park 0-1 .000 L, Auburn, 3-7 1998 Hoover Met. 3-1 .750 Defeated Miss. St. twice 1999 Hoover Met. 4-2 .667 Played Auburn three times 2002 Hoover Met. 1-2 .333 - 2003 Hoover Met. 0-2 .000 - 2004 Hoover Met. 2-2 .500 - 2005 Hoover Met. 0-2 .000 - 2006 Hoover Met. 0-2 .000 - 2007 Regions Park 3-1 .000 Finished second 2009 Regions Park 2-2 .500 Finished third 2010 Regions Park 0-2 .000 2011 Regions Park 2-2 .500 2012 Regions Park 0-2 .000 2013 Hoover Met. 2-1 .667 2014 Hoover Met. 3-2 .600 2015 Hoover Met. 2-2 .500 SEC Total - 28-37 .431 21 appearances Total - 46-62 .426 35 appearances

NCAA Tournament Year Site Record Notes 1973 Arlington Stadium 0-2 NCAA Division VI 1979 Seminole Stadium 4-0 Won East Regional 1979 Rosenblatt Stadium 3-2 CWS runner-up 1980 J. L. Johnson Stadium 1-2 Midwest Regional 1983 Allie P. Reynolds Stadium 0-2 Midwest Regional 1985 Seminole Stadium 4-0 Won South II Regional 1985 Rosenblatt Stadium 2-2 CWS Third place 1986 Allie P. Reynolds Stadium 1-2 Midwest Regional 1987 Joe W. Davis Stadium 4-0 South I Regional 1987 Rosenblatt Stadium 1-2 CWS Fifth place 1988 Allie P. Reynolds Stadium 0-2 Midwest Regional 1989 Municipal Stadium 4-1 Won Northwest Regional 1989 Rosenblatt Stadium 1-2 CWS Fifth place 1990 Eck Stadium 0-2 Midwest Regional 1995 Eck Stadium 0-2 Midwest I Regional 1996 Dan Law Field 0-2 Central II Regional 1998 Eck Stadium 1-2 Midwest Regional 1999 Baum Stadium 1-2 Fayetteville Regional 2002 Eck Stadium 3-0 Won Wichita Regional 2002 Kingsmore Stadium 1-2 Super Regional 2003 Disch-Falk Field 1-2 Austin Regional 2004 Baum Stadium 4-1 Won Fayetteville Regional 2004 Baum Stadium 2-0 Won Super Regional 2004 Rosenblatt Stadium 0-2 CWS Seventh place 2005 Disch-Falk Field 2-2 Austin Regional 2006 Baum Stadium 1-2 Fayetteville Regional 2007 Baum Stadium 2-2 Fayetteville Regional 2008 Sunken Diamond 0-2 Palo Alto Regional 2009 L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park 3-0 Won Norman Regional 2009 Dick Howser Stadium 2-0 Won Tallahassee Super Regional 2009 Rosenblatt Stadium 2-2 CWS Third Place 2010 Baum Stadium 3-1 Won Fayetteville Regional 2010 Packard Stadium 0-2 Tempe Super Regional 2011 Packard Stadium 2-2 Tempe Regional 2012 Reckling Park 3-0 Won Houston Regional 2012 Baylor Ballpark 2-1 Won Waco Super Regional 2012 TD Ameritrade Park 2-2 CWS Third Place 2013 Tointon Family Stadium 2-2 Manhattan Regional 2014 Davenport Field 2-2 Charlottesville Regional 2015 Allie P. Reynolds Stadium 3-0 Won Stillwater Regional 2015 Baum Stadium 2-1 Won Fayetteville Super Regional 2015 TD Ameritrade Park 0-2 CWS Seventh place Total - 69-60 (51-39 regionals) (7-5 super reg.) (11-16 CWS)

Source: Razorbacks baseball History in NCAA and Conference Postseason Tournaments

Conference affiliations

• Southwest Conference: 1922–1926, 1974–1992
• Southeastern Conference: 1993–present

Source:^[27]

Alumni

Golden Spikes Award & Dick Howser Trophy

Arkansas has produced one winner of the Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy, bestowed annually to the best amateur baseball player in the United States. It was created by USA Baseball and is sponsored by the Major League Baseball Players Association.

• Andrew Benintendi – 2015

All-Americans

Nick Schmidt, a 3-time All-American pitching in 2007.

The Razorbacks have produced 22 All-Americans. Jeff King, Kevin McReynolds, Nick Schmidt, Phillip Stidham, and David Walling have earned the honors twice.

Greg D'Alexander – 1990 Andrew Benintendi – 2015[28] Zack Cox – 2010[29][30][31] Brett Eibner – 2010[29] Troy Eklund – 1989 Charlie Isaacson – 1999 Jeff King – 1985, 1986 Ralph Kraus – 1986

Steve Krueger – 1980 Mike Loggins – 1985 Tim Lollar – 1978 Ryan Lundquist – 1997 Kevin McReynolds – 1980, 1981 Kenderick Moore – 1996 Matt Reynolds – 2012

Ronn Reynolds – 1979 Nick Schmidt – 2006, 2007 Andy Skeels – 1987 Ryne Stanek – 2013 Phillip Stidham – 1990, 1991 Jess Todd – 2007 David Walling – 1998, 1999

Brett Eibner had one of the most memorable home runs in Razorbacks history with his late-inning deep fly against Virginia in the 2009 College World Series.

Source: Arkansas Razorbacks baseball All-Americans

Freshman All-Americans

The Razorbacks have also produced 19 Freshmen All-Americans.

Zach Cox, a 2009 Freshman All-American at the bat.

Barrett Astin – 2011 Jimmy Atkins – 1986 Matt Carnes – 1995 Zack Cox – 2009[32] Jake Dugger – 2004 Brett Eibner – 2008[33] Matt Erickson – 1995

James Ewing – 2006 Dominic Ficociello – 2011 Danny Hamblin – 2004 Charlie Isaacson – 1999 Jeff King – 1984 Brian Kirby – 1998

Keaton McKinney – 2015[34] Nolan Sanburn – 2011 Nick Schmidt – 2005 Shaun Seibert – 2005 Tyler Spoon – 2013 Phillip Stidham – 1989

Source: Arkansas Razorbacks baseball Freshmen All-Americans

Major Leaguers

39 former Razorbacks have played at least one game in the Majors.^[35]

Name	Years in MLB	Years at UA	Team(s)
Darrel Akerfelds	1986–1991	1981–1982	Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies
Sid Benton	1922	1912	St. Louis Cardinals (a cup of coffee)[36]
Bud Bloomfield	1963–1964	1955–1956	Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals
Kevin Campbell	1991–1995	1984–1986	Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins
Bubba Carpenter	2000	1988–1991	Colorado Rockies, New York Mets
Chuck Corgan	1925–1927	1922–1925	Brooklyn Robins
Babe Ellison	1916–1920	1914–1916	Detroit Tigers
Matt Erickson	2004		Milwaukee Brewers
Logan Forsythe	2011–present	2006–2008	San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays
Craig Gentry	2009–present	2005–2006	Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics
Gerry Hannahs	1976–1979	1971–1974	Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers
Howard Hilton	1990	1984–1985	St. Louis Cardinals (played only two games)
Eric Hinske	2002–2013	1996–1998	Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees (MLB Rookie of the Year)
Dick Hughes	1966–1968	1957–1958	St. Louis Cardinals
Lefty Jamerson	1924	1919–1921	Boston Red Sox (cup of coffee)[37]
Skeeter Kell	1952	1948–1951	Philadelphia Athletics
Dallas Keuchel	2012–present	2007–2009	Houston Astros
Jeff King	1989–1999	1984–1986	Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals
Jimmy Kremers	1990	1985–1988	Atlanta Braves
Les Lancaster	1987–1993	1982–1984	Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals
Cliff Lee	2002–present	2000	Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies
Tim Lollar	1980–1986	1977–1978	New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox
Kevin McReynolds	1983–1994	1979–1981	San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals
Mike Oquist	1993–1999	1987–1989	Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics
Tom Pagnozzi	1987–1998	1983	St. Louis Cardinals (All-Star and 3 time Gold Glove winner)
Kit Pellow	2002–2004	1995–1996	Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies
Scott Pose	1993–2000	1988–1989	Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals
Johnny Ray	1981–1990	1978–1979	Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels
Ronn Reynolds	1982–1990	1979–1980	New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres
Pat Rice	1991	1979–1980	Seattle Mariners
Jeff Richardson	1989–1993	1984	Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox
Tim Sherrill	1990–1991	1986–1987	St. Louis Cardinals
Drew Smyly	2012–present	2008–2010	Detroit Tigers
Phil Stidham	1994	1989–1991	Detroit Tigers
Jess Todd	2009–present	2006–2007	St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians
Chuck Tompkins	1912	1909–1911	Cincinnati Reds (cup of coffee)
Matt Wagner	1996	1991–1992	Seattle Mariners
Jim Walkup	1934–1939	1928–1929	St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers
Jack Whillock	1971	1962–1964	Detroit Tigers
Roy Wood	1913–1915	1912–1913	Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians
Dan Wright	2001–2004	1997–1999	Chicago White Sox

Source: Razorbacks baseball-Razorbacks in the Majors

See also

• List of NCAA Division I baseball programs

External links

• ArkansasRazorbacks.com – Official Website

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