#21 |
ARKANSAS
razorbacks
(34-24,
14-15)
final 2008 ranking: NR |
The Diamond Hogs did earn a regional berth last season,
but won only 34 games last season, the least amount
of victories since Coach Dave Van Horne returned to
Arkansas. With a deep and experienced pitching staff
led by Dallas Keuchel (4-3, 4.58), a Cape Cod League
All Star over the summer, the Razorbacks should once
again complete for 40 wins. Offensively, leading hitter
Chase Leavitt (.366, 3, 25) made it to first base more
times than VH1’s acclaimed pick-up artist, Mystery,
finishing the season with a .518 on base percentage.
He’ll be rejoined by Ben Tschepikow (.301, 1,
30) who led the team in doubles and triples and Brett
Eibner (.298, 8, 48), who was also a value addition
to the pitching staff, going 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA. Sophomore
Andy Wilkins (.331, 8, 38) is poised to be the breakout
bat that keeps the RBI Girls dancing in the aisles.
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