Houston catcher says he will transfer to Arkansas

Houston catcher Leyton Pinckney (27) is shown during a game against Texas A&M on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. (Photo by Joe Buvid, For Houston Athletics)Houston catcher Leyton Pinckney (27) is shown during a game against Texas A&M on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. (Photo by Joe Buvid, For Houston Athletics)Arkansas has added a backstop to its roster.

Former Houston catcher Leyton Pinckney (6-2, 220 pounds), who played at Kathleen (Ga.) Veteran’s High School, announced Thursday he is transferring to Arkansas.

Pinckney was 2 for 9 while playing in 7 games with 2 starts in his lone campaign at Houston in 2021. He began his career at Mercer in 2019 and played the 2020 season at…