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Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn will be honored at the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet in Chicago on January 8, 2027, recognizing a career marked by record wins, multiple College World Series runs, and a lasting impact on the sport.
Veteran coach Dave Van Horn, a 65‑year‑old Arkansas baseball stalwart, has been selected for the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, a honor that will be formally presented at the ABCA Convention in Chicago on January 8, 2027.
After 38 seasons and a record of sustained excellence, longtime Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn will be inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame next January, joining an elite group of coaches who have shaped the sport.
The American Baseball Coaches Association will induct veteran coach Dave Van Horn into its Hall of Fame in January 2027, recognizing a career that spans 38 seasons and multiple program-defining milestones.
After 38 years of collegiate baseball leadership, Dave Van Horn will be honored at the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet in January 2027, recognizing his remarkable record of wins, SEC titles and player development.
Junior catcher Daniel Jackson led the SEC in batting, homers and RBI, becoming the first catcher to reach 30 homers and 25 steals in NCAA history.
Arkansas baseball pitching coach Matt Hobbs is set to guide the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan this July, marking his first national team coaching assignment.
Matt Hobbs, the Razorbacks’ celebrated pitching coach, has been appointed to guide the Stars Team at the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, where he will work alongside a distinguished staff in a high‑stakes international showcase.
Ethan McElvain, a junior left‑hander transferred from Vanderbilt, has been named a finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award, given to the nation’s top relief pitcher by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. His 6‑0 record, 1.03 ERA and 52 strikeouts have positioned him for the award to be announced in Omaha.
Georgia pitcher Caden Aoki, a 6‑0, 185‑pound right‑hander from Huntington Beach, is one of six finalists for the 2026 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, given to the premier relief pitcher in Division I baseball. His 9‑1 record, 3.86 ERA and three saves helped the Bulldogs capture the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles and the Athens Regional, setting the stage for a showdown in Omaha.
Arkansas pitcher Ethan McElvain is among the finalists for the 2026 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, celebrated for his exceptional relief performance.
Georgia's first SEC Tournament championship and a regular‑season crown make the Bulldogs only the ninth team in 100 years to achieve the double‑title sweep, joining a lineage of programs with varied postseason outcomes.
Three Arkansas players receive All-SEC recognition, highlighting a pitching staff that has already logged nine quality starts this season.
Three Arkansas baseball players were recognized on the All‑SEC teams, highlighting the Razorbacks' depth as they prepare for the upcoming SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
Three Arkansas pitchers and a defensive standout were celebrated at the SEC Baseball Awards, with Dietz, McElvain and Helfrick receiving top-tier honors and national semifinalist nods
Pitcher Hunter Dietz and catcher Ryder Helfrick have been named semifinalists for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, continuing Arkansas’ storied tradition of producing elite collegiate talent.
Junior Evan Dempsey from Florida Gulf Coast University has been selected as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, highlighting his dual-threat performance and placing him among the nation's top amateur baseball players.
USA Baseball announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, highlighting school representation, repeat honorees, and the role of fan voting in the upcoming ceremony.