February 7, 2012

On The Fence

Baum Right Field Fence (Courtesy of UnderHog)

With football recruiting in full swing, and the basketball team relevant once again, the Diamond Hogs quietly get back to work today with their first practice of the season.

Long Unveils Razorback Facilities Master Plan

Razorback Stadium Proposed North Endzone (UA Media Relations)

The University of Arkansas Athletic Facilities Master Plan, a long-term vision designed to shape the future of Razorback Athletics, was released on Tuesday.

Something To Build On

Having a few days to digest the season on the whole, you have to conclude that the Diamond Hogs beat expectations in 2011.

Arkansas 11, Charlotte 3; Arizona State 13, Arkansas 4 (Tempe Regional)

No. 19 Arkansas defeated Charlotte 11-3 on Sunday afternoon. In the Tempe regional championship game, the 10th-ranked Sun Devils defeated No. 19 Arkansas, 13-4, on Sunday night at Packard Stadium.

Arkansas 3, New Mexico 0 (Tempe Regional)

DJ Baxendale earned his 10th win of the year as No. 19 Arkansas stayed alive at the NCAA Tempe Regional with a 3-0 win over New Mexico on a hot Saturday afternoon at Packard Stadium.

Charlotte 3, Arkansas 2 (Tempe Regional)

Charlotte starting pitcher Andrew Smith allowed just one run on 7.1 innings as the 49ers defeated No. 19 Arkansas, 3-2, on Friday afternoon in the opener of the NCAA Tempe Regional.

One More Bullet

There’s usually someone every year for the Diamond Hogs who emerges to play a larger postseason role than they did in the regular season. This year’s candidate looks like pitcher Ryne Stanek.

2011 Tempe Regional Teams Announced

The field of 64 teams competing for the 2011 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee.

Vanderbilt 3, Arkansas 2 (SEC Tournament)

No. 4 Vanderbilt defeated 20th-ranked Arkansas 3-2 on Saturday morning at Regions Park in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Arkansas 4, Alabama 1 (SEC Tournament)

Freshman Ryne Stanek allowed just one run on two hits in a career-long 7.2 innings as No. 20 Arkansas defeated Alabama, 4-1, on Friday afternoon at Regions Park.