Projecting Arkansas Baseball Lineup Combinations

[@JRC_86]

Awesome job with the starting lineups. It helps with all of the roster turnover. Can you do a similar deep dive on the pitching situation? I know you've touched on the starting rotation a couple of times. I'm really interested in finding out who our middle and late relief will be and if we have a dependable Cronin type closer. Keep up the good work.

[@sportstyler50]

Good stuff Andrew ! Another day closer to baseball!!

[@drakewhite9499]

Ryan Folkes was a must follow back in the day. Randomly met him at a coffee place in Fay when I was in college and we talked about baseball for 15 minutes. Great guy

[@InsideArkansas]

He’s a great dude. He actually gave me my first gig writing baseball stories back in the day with Baumology. Definitely a huge part in my life and in the fan base

[@ryanomac27]

Ryan folkes used to post full games. That's how I got started watching Razorback baseball

[@raygalles2517]

Thank you, Andrew, for the podcast. I can hardly wait to see the Diamond Hogs this year.

[@joelorenzini5638]

Love it man thanks for all the updates from a future Hog dad!

[@InsideArkansas]

Thanks for listening! Can’t wait to see Joey crush it in Fayetteville!

[@marcoleone8189]

Great job as usual!

[@davidhay6235]

Dave puts a lot into how that 9th batter fits with the lead off batter

[@NLRHog1994]

Been waiting for an updated lineup! Hope you’re right here

[@ryanomac27]

Love lineup predictions for my birthday!

[@InsideArkansas]

Hell yeah man, happy birthday!

[@roberthurst2239]

Yes, intro is great

[@hawg6489]

This is a good one! I COULD see a version of that last lineup with Fraser in it for one of the “cupcake” games that gives some starters like Aloy a break. I’m pretty sure DVH said Aloy played every game last year

[@InsideArkansas]

For sure, there will be plenty of room to mix different guys in and give off days

[@davidhay6235]

I suppose Dave and his staff spend some time doing just what you are doing, Toying with the lineup. They are still learning this team

[@davidhay6235]

Do we have any switch hitters? Seems like we have had one for a few years

[@InsideArkansas]

No switch hitters this year, weirdly enough

[@TheRMcghee]

Souza in the 3 hole! I think that is going to be his spot power and speed. Just has to lay off the inside pitch or learn to hit it. Love the first lineup can rock it with that lineup. I would stick with that just move the righties up against tough lefties if you want.

[@davidhay6235]

When you see who will be your top base stealers, you will need to have the next batter take some pitches….like a Diggs. Some batters swing at the first pitch always

[@ryanhewett9775]

Last year we felt like the staff wanted Jason Jones to win that LF spot, unfortunately he wasn’t able to. Who do you think the staff wants to win the remaining spot left by Diggs and Peppi whether it be at LF, 1B, or DH depending on where you play those 2?

[@InsideArkansas]

Great question! think after the fall he had, Kuhio Aloy might fit the criteria. In an ideal world, Diggs would be able to play the outfield with Maxwell and Davalan while Kuhio holds down DH. Seems they’re trying to prepare him to be ready for OF as well

[@LazyTurtle29]

Almost seems like we have too many playable bats

[@dilphil99]

Any news on Carson Boles? I know he led D2 last year in Batting Average for what it’s worth but was just curious if he’s a factor 😅

[@LJfootball14]

The pitching which should be elite has to carry this Ark team as it won’t hit with the elite lineups like LSU, Texas, aTm, & Tenn.

[@calebgeorge]

I think Diggs is going to play every day. If he wasn't going to play every day he would have probably transferred.

[@kristianholt5370]

WPS

[@veritas2145]

Hog baseball will lose every game… just like Calipari’s bunch.

[@dilphil99]

You’re trippin dawg

[@veritas2145]

@dilphil99 lol

[@dilphil99]

@@veritas2145 ill bet you $20,000 that we do not get swept by washington state