FAYETTEVILLE — Ten days ahead of the Major League Baseball Draft, veteran University of Arkansas Coach Dave Van Horn had plenty to say on Thursday about the challenges of getting his 2023 roster in shape.
When a reporter asked if roster management was now “tricky, chaotic and hectic” than it has ever been in college baseball, Van Horn agreed, then took it a step further.
“All of the above. It’s ridiculous, honestly,” Van Horn said. “And what kicks it over the top is that draft.”
Van Horn met via video conference with reporters Thursday for the first time since the day the Razorbacks were eliminated from the College World Series with a 2-0 loss on June 23 to eventual CWS champion Ole Miss, one win shy of the championship series.