Pitching stands out in Hogs' scrimmages vs. Rangers

Arkansas pitcher Hagen Smith throws during a scrimmage against the Texas Rangers instructional league team on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Fayetteville.( Andy Shupe)

Arkansas pitcher Hagen Smith throws during a scrimmage against the Texas Rangers instructional league team on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Fayetteville.FAYETTEVILLE — During interviews this fall, Arkansas coaches have expressed optimism about the potential of the team’s pitching staff in 2023.

The Razorbacks lost the majority of their position players, but return six pitchers who took the mound at the College World Series earlier this year. Arkansas has also added a number of freshman or transfer pitchers who are expected to…