2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team

2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 7
D1Baseball.comNo. 4
Record17–6 (3–1 SEC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Matt Hobbs
  • Nate Thompson
  • Bobby Wernes
Home stadiumBaum–Walker Stadium
2026 Southeastern Conference baseball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
No. 5 Auburn  ‍‍‍ 3 – 0   1.000 18 – 2   .900
No. 18 Florida  ‍‍‍ 3 – 0   1.000 19 – 3   .864
No. 15 Kentucky  ‍‍‍ 3 – 0   1.000 18 – 3   .857
No. 2 Texas  ‍‍‍ 2 – 1   .667 18 – 2   .900
No. 7 Georgia  ‍‍‍ 2 – 1   .667 18 – 4   .818
No. 8 Oklahoma  ‍‍‍ 2 – 1   .667 17 – 5   .773
No. 4 Arkansas  ‍‍‍ 2 – 1   .667 16 – 6   .727
Vanderbilt  ‍‍‍ 2 – 1   .667 13 – 9   .591
No. 23 Texas A&M  ‍‍‍ 1 – 2   .333 17 – 3   .850
No. 6 Mississippi State  ‍‍‍ 1 – 2   .333 17 – 4   .810
Ole Miss  ‍‍‍ 1 – 2   .333 18 – 5   .783
No. 22 Tennessee  ‍‍‍ 1 – 2   .333 15 – 6   .714
LSU ‍‍‍ 1 – 2   .333 16 – 7   .696
Missouri  ‍‍‍ 0 – 3   .000 15 – 6   .714
Alabama  ‍‍‍ 0 – 3   .000 15 – 7   .682
South Carolina  ‍‍‍ 0 – 3   .000 12 – 10   .545
As of March 20, 2026[1]
Rankings from D1Baseball

The 2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team represents the University of Arkansas in the 2026 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Razorbacks play their home games at Baum–Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dave Van Horn is in his 24th season as head coach of the Razorbacks.

Roster

2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team
Players Coaches
# Pos. Name B/T Height Weight Year Previous school Home town
1 INF Carson Brumbaugh R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Fr Edmond Santa Fe HS Edmond, OK
3 INF Nolan Souza L/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Punahou School Honolulu, HI
4 OF Maika Niu R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Sr Trinity HS / University of New Orleans / Marshall University Mechanicsburg, PA
5 INF TJ Pompey R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Coppell HS / Texas Tech University Coppell, TX
8 INF Camden Kozeal L/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jr Millard South HS / Vanderbilt University Omaha, NE
9 INF Alexander Peck R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr University School of Nashville Franklin, TN
10 INF Tyler Holland R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) RS Fr Mission Viejo HS Mission Viejo, CA
11 UTL Luke Cornelison R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr Har-Ber HS Springdale, AR
12 C Carter Rutenbar L/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Fr Midlothian Heritage HS Midlothian, TX
13 RHP Steele Eaves R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) So Lonoke HS Lonoke, AR
14 RHP Mark Brissey R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Fr Fayetteville HS Batesville, AR
15 RHP Jackson Kircher R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) So Little Rock Christian Academy / University of Oklahoma Little Rock, AR
16 OF Christian Turner L/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Fr Haughton HS Haughton, LA
17 OF Zack Stewart L/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Sr Lebanon HS / Missouri State University Lebanon, MO
18 INF Reese Robinett L/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) RS Jr Kennett HS Kennett, MO
19 C Carson Willis R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 205 lb (93 kg) RS Fr P27 Academy Hot Springs, AR
20 RHP Gabe Gaeckle R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jr Aptos HS Aptos, CA
21 OF Brenton Clark L/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) RS Fr Pleasant Grove HS Texarkana, TX
22 RHP Peyton Lee R/R 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr Maumelle HS Maumelle, AR
24 UTL Landon Schaefer R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Fr Fayetteville HS Fayetteville, AR
25 OF Kuhio Aloy R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jr Henry Perrine Baldwin HS / Brigham Young University Wailuku, HI
26 RHP Tate McGuire R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Liberty North HS Liberty, MO
27 C Ryder Helfrick R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jr Clayton Valley Charter HS Discovery Bay, CA
28 RHP Jordan Martin R/R 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Fr Jefferson City HS Jefferson City, MO
29 LHP Cole Gibler L/L 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) So Blue Springs HS Blue Springs, MO
32 LHP Hunter Dietz R/L 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) RS So Calvary Christian HS Trinity, FL
33 LHP Ethan McElvain S/L 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 250 lb (113 kg) Jr Nolensville HS / Vanderbilt University Thompson's Station, TN
34 LHP Joey Lorenzini L/L 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Fr Rocklin HS Rocklin, CA
35 INF Cayden Mitchell R/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr Mansfield Timberview HS Arlington, TX
36 LHP Parker Coil R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Sr Edmond Memorial HS Edmond, OK
37 RHP Grant Wren R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Fr Melbourne HS Melbourne, AR
38 LHP Colin Fisher L/L 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jr Noble HS Noble, OK
39 LHP Jacob Imoto L/L 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) So Mission Hills HS / Palomar College Vista, CA
40 RHP James DeCremer R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) RS So Brophy College Preparatory / Oregon State University Phoenix, AZ
42 OF Damian Ruiz R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) RS Jr Livingston HS / Houston Christian University / Lamar University Livingston, TX
44 RHP Carson Wiggins R/R 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) So Roland HS Roland, OK
45 UTL Tye Briscoe L/L 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Fr Wylie HS Abilene, TX
48 RHP Cooper Dossett R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) RS Jr Har-Ber HS Springdale, AR
55 C Brendan Kleiman R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Gr Sherwood HS / Frederick CC / Eastern Michigan University Olney, MD
Head coach

Dave Van Horn (Arkansas, 1988) – 24th season

Assistant coach(es)

Bobby Wernes (Arkansas, 2018) – 6th season
Hudson Polk (Arkansas, 2024) – 2nd season

Hitting coach(es)

Nate Thompson (Dallas Baptist, 2006) – 9th season

Pitching coach(es)

Matt Hobbs (Missouri, 2002) – 8th season

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 16, 2026

Schedule and results

2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball game log (17–6)
Regular season (17–6)
March (9–3)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SEC record
March 1 UT Arlington No. 6 Baum–Walker Stadium W 11–1 (7) Colin Fisher (2–0) Zach Evans (0–1) SECN+ 8,897 9–3 –
March 3 Oral Roberts No. 6 Baum–Walker Stadium W 10–2 Ethan McElvain (2–0) Keaton Ruthardt (0–1) SECN+ 8,899 10–3 –
March 6 Stetson No. 6 Baum–Walker Stadium W 7–1 Gabe Gaeckle (2–1) Zane Coppersmith (1–2) SECN+ 8,901 11–3 –
March 7 Stetson No. 6 Baum–Walker Stadium W 13–1 (7) Hunter Dietz (2–1) Ethan Phillips (1–2) SECN+ 9,747 12–3 –
March 8 Stetson No. 6 Baum–Walker Stadium L 1–4 Trace Hartman (2–1) Colin Fisher (2–1) Andrew Lepine (1) SECN+ 9,047 12–4 –
March 9 Stetson No. 5 Baum–Walker Stadium L 4–6 Connor Ball (1–0) James DeCremer (0–1) Andrew Lepine (2) SECN+ 8,713 12–5 –
March 13 No. 3 Mississippi State No. 5 Baum–Walker Stadium W 5–4 Cole Gibler (2–0) Maddox Miller (1–2) SECN+ 10,464 13–5 1–0
March 14 (DH-1) No. 3 Mississippi State No. 5 Baum–Walker Stadium L 2–7 Tomas Valincius (4–0) Hunter Dietz (2–2) SEC Network 10,790 13–6 1–1
March 14 (DH-2) No. 3 Mississippi State No. 5 Baum–Walker Stadium W 7–3 Ethan McElvain (3–0) Tyler Pitzer (1–1) SECN+ 9,653 14–6 2–1
March 17 Northern Colorado No. 4 Baum–Walker Stadium W 12–2 (8) Jackson Kircher (1–0) Mitch Haythorn (0–2) SECN+ 9,270 15–6 —
March 18 Northern Colorado No. 4 Baum–Walker Stadium W 9–4 Peyton Lee (1–1) Logan Moser (0–2) SECN+ 9,105 16–6 —
March 20 at South Carolina No. 4 Founders Park
Columbia, South Carolina		 W 22–6 (7) Gabe Gaeckle (3–1) Josh Gunther (2–1) SECN+ 6,737 17–6 3–1
March 21 at South Carolina No. 4 Founders Park SECN+ – –
March 22 at South Carolina No. 4 Founders Park SECN+ – –
March 24 Central Arkansas Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
March 27 Florida Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – –
March 28 Florida Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – –
March 29 Florida Baum–Walker Stadium SEC Network – –
March 31 at Missouri State Hammons Field
Springfield, Missouri		 ESPN+ – —
  •   Win
  •   Loss
  •   Postponement or cancellation
  • Bold: Arkansas player
  • Reference:[2]

Rankings

Main article: 2026 NCAA Division I baseball rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
Week
PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
Coaches'55*6967
Baseball America10109985
NCBWA†586865
D1Baseball786654
Perfect Game444975

† NCBWA ranks 30 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 25 teams weekly during the season.
* A new poll was not released for this week, so for comparison purposes, the previous week's ranking is inserted in this week's slot.

Notes

References

  1. ^ "2026 SEC Baseball Standings". Southeastern Conference. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  2. ^ "2026 Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball Schedule". Arkansas Razorbacks athletics. University of Arkansas. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
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