FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas leadoff hitter Eric Cole started off Wednesday’s College World Series win over Texas Tech with a single and former Magnolia standout and Razorback 2018 outfield signee Matt Goodheart smiled at the vision of being in that same position next year.
Goodheart hit .355 with 7 home runs, 43 RBIs, 55 runs and 9 stolen bases while leading San Jacinto, Texas, Junior College (52-15) to the Junior College World Series semifinals this season.
“I have batted leadoff all my life and love doing it,” Goodheart said. “I can’t even imagine how great that feeling would be right now, but I sure hope I get the opportunity to feel it just like these guys are this year.