OMAHA, Neb. — Multiple times opposing coaches have pointed to the “length” of the Arkansas batting order.
Translation: the 2025 Razorbacks are deep and talented 1 through 9.
If you need a fuller understanding as Arkansas prepares to open play against LSU at the College World Series on Saturday, just look at the last man in the order, center fielder Justin Thomas.
It’s hard to remember anyone close to Thomas’ ability batting ninth for the Razorbacks for the bulk of a season. Carson Shaddy started the 2018 season as the No. 9 hitter, but by the time the Hogs got to the College World Series the second baseman was in the heart of the lineup.