FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas junior Heston Kjerstad has found himself at a new position again.
Kjerstad, a two-year starter in the outfield for the Razorbacks, is practicing at first base this fall as Arkansas looks to replace departed all-conference first baseman Trevor Ezell.
At 6-3, 200 pounds, Kjerstad has more of the prototypical frame for a first baseman than the 5-8, 200-pound Ezell. And with Kjerstad's draft year fast approaching, it offers scouts another position at which to evaluate one of college baseball's best left-handed hitters.
"We talked to him about it and for his future to play first base," Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said, "he would be a strong candidate when you’re thinking about down the road in the big leagues to be able to play both corner outfield positions and first base.