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Backup no longer

FAYETTEVILLE -- Jack Kenley was the University of Arkansas' backup shortstop behind Jax Biggers last season, so it seemed logical he'd take over as the starter when Biggers moved on after being drafted by the Texas Rangers.

But Razorbacks Coach Dave Van Horn moved sophomore Casey Martin from third base to shortstop and put Kenley -- a junior -- at second base in place of departing senior Carson Shaddy.

Jack Kenley at a glance

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NOTEWORTHY In his first season as a regular in the starting lineup is batting .319 with 13 home runs and 53 RBI … Was voted by media to all-regional team after he went 6 for 10 in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional … Eighth-round draft pick by the Detroit Tigers … Moved to second base this season after being a backup in 2018.