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State of the Hogs: Thin can win on the mound

Bigger isn’t always better. Thin can win.

Ask Kevin Kopps, or look around at the amazing pitching staff at Arkansas as college baseball begins what could be its most exciting season with depth and talent everywhere.

Weight room champions sometimes gain velocity on the pitching mound, but not always.

Blaine Knight didn’t need bulk to put zeroes on the scoreboard for the Razorbacks in 2018 when he set the school record with a 14-0 record.

Kopps missed the 2018 season with Tommy John surgery. He didn’t just rebuild his throwing arm during that rehabilitation. He gained size and strength almost everywhere.