The latest round of MLB signings has brought two Arkansas‑connected prospects into the professional ranks, as Kuhio Aloy agreed to a $220,000 deal with the New York Mets and Wills Maginnis secured a $250,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Aloy, a standout designated hitter and outfielder for the Arkansas Razorbacks, earned All‑American honors as a sophomore and posted a team‑high 70 RBI, complementing a .293 batting average with 13 home runs and 15 doubles during the 2026 season.
Maginnis, who completed his collegiate career at Georgia State, batted .306 with eight homers, 13 doubles, a triple and 42 RBI, a performance that earned him a first‑team All‑Sun Belt Conference nod from the league’s coaches.
Both players were selected in the 11th round of the recent draft, and their agreements bring the total number of signed Arkansas draftees to four, joining a list that includes selections from Brigham Young, Santa Clara, Florida Gulf Coast and other programs.
A Razorbacks pipeline in motion
The commitment of younger brother Hayes Maginnis to Arkansas’s 2027 recruiting class underscores the program’s continued appeal, while draft analyst Jim Callis has highlighted the depth of talent emerging from the state’s collegiate circuits.
With the signing deadline looming on July 27, teams are evaluating the long‑term impact of these contracts, and the moves signal a fresh infusion of talent that could shape the next generation of Arkansas‑born players in the majors.