WholeHogSports · Mar 25, 2019
Nesbit wins SEC award as Diamond Hogs climb national poll
Arkansas third baseman Jacob Nesbit (5) greets second baseman Jack Kenley (7) after Kenley hit a home run during a game against Missouri on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Fayetteville. FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas third baseman Jacob Nesbit was named the Southeastern Conference's freshman of the week on Monday.
Nesbit went 8-for-19 with 7 RBI during five games last week at Texas and Alabama, and extended his hitting streak to 14 games. Nesbit hit his first career home run late during the Razorbacks' 12-3 win over Alabama on Friday.
Batting primarily eighth in the batting order, Nesbit has reached base in 21 consecutive games. He leads the team with a .346 batting average.