2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team

2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 5
D1Baseball.comNo. 8
Record4–1 (0–0 SEC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Matt Hobbs
  • Nate Thompson
  • Bobby Wernes
Home stadiumBaum–Walker Stadium
2026 Southeastern Conference baseball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
No. 2 LSU ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 5 – 0   1.000
No. 4 Mississippi State  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 5 – 0   1.000
Ole Miss  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 5 – 0   1.000
No. 21 Oklahoma  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 0   1.000
No. 13 Tennessee  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 0   1.000
No. 3 Texas  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 0   1.000
No. 24 Texas A&M  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 0   1.000
Alabama  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 1   .800
No. 12 Florida  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 1   .800
South Carolina  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 4 – 1   .800
No. 8 Arkansas  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 3 – 1   .750
No. 9 Auburn  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 3 – 1   .750
No. 14 Georgia  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 3 – 1   .750
No. 18 Kentucky  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 3 – 1   .750
Vanderbilt  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 3 – 2   .600
Missouri  ‍‍‍ 0 – 0   – 2 – 2   .500
As of February 18, 2026[1]
Rankings from D1Baseball

The 2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team represents the University of Arkansas in the 2026 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Razorbacks play their home games at Baum–Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dave Van Horn is in his 24th season as head coach of the Razorbacks.

Roster

2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team
Players Coaches
# Pos. Name B/T Height Weight Year Previous school Home town
1 INF Carson Brumbaugh R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Fr Edmond Santa Fe HS Edmond, OK
3 INF Nolan Souza L/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Punahou School Honolulu, HI
4 OF Maika Niu R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Sr Trinity HS / University of New Orleans / Marshall University Mechanicsburg, PA
5 INF TJ Pompey R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Coppell HS / Texas Tech University Coppell, TX
8 INF Camden Kozeal L/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jr Millard South HS / Vanderbilt University Omaha, NE
9 INF Alexander Peck R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr University School of Nashville Franklin, TN
10 INF Tyler Holland R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) RS Fr Mission Viejo HS Mission Viejo, CA
11 UTL Luke Cornelison R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr Har-Ber HS Springdale, AR
12 C Carter Rutenbar L/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Fr Midlothian Heritage HS Midlothian, TX
13 RHP Steele Eaves R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) So Lonoke HS Lonoke, AR
14 RHP Mark Brissey R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Fr Fayetteville HS Batesville, AR
15 RHP Jackson Kircher R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) So Little Rock Christian Academy / University of Oklahoma Little Rock, AR
16 OF Christian Turner L/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Fr Haughton HS Haughton, LA
17 OF Zack Stewart L/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Sr Lebanon HS / Missouri State University Lebanon, MO
18 INF Reese Robinett L/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) RS Jr Kennett HS Kennett, MO
19 C Carson Willis R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 205 lb (93 kg) RS Fr P27 Academy Hot Springs, AR
20 RHP Gabe Gaeckle R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jr Aptos HS Aptos, CA
21 OF Brenton Clark L/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) RS Fr Pleasant Grove HS Texarkana, TX
22 RHP Peyton Lee R/R 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr Maumelle HS Maumelle, AR
24 UTL Landon Schaefer R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Fr Fayetteville HS Fayetteville, AR
25 OF Kuhio Aloy R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jr Henry Perrine Baldwin HS / Brigham Young University Wailuku, HI
26 RHP Tate McGuire R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jr Liberty North HS Liberty, MO
27 C Ryder Helfrick R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Jr Clayton Valley Charter HS Discovery Bay, CA
28 RHP Jordan Martin R/R 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Fr Jefferson City HS Jefferson City, MO
29 LHP Cole Gibler L/L 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) So Blue Springs HS Blue Springs, MO
32 LHP Hunter Dietz R/L 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) RS So Calvary Christian HS Trinity, FL
33 LHP Ethan McElvain S/L 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 250 lb (113 kg) Jr Nolensville HS / Vanderbilt University Thompson's Station, TN
34 LHP Joey Lorenzini L/L 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Fr Rocklin HS Rocklin, CA
35 INF Cayden Mitchell R/R 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Fr Mansfield Timberview HS Arlington, TX
36 LHP Parker Coil R/R 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Sr Edmond Memorial HS Edmond, OK
37 RHP Grant Wren R/R 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Fr Melbourne HS Melbourne, AR
38 LHP Colin Fisher L/L 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jr Noble HS Noble, OK
39 LHP Jacob Imoto L/L 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) So Mission Hills HS / Palomar College Vista, CA
40 RHP James DeCremer R/R 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) RS So Brophy College Preparatory / Oregon State University Phoenix, AZ
42 OF Damian Ruiz R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) RS Jr Livingston HS / Houston Christian University / Lamar University Livingston, TX
44 RHP Carson Wiggins R/R 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) So Roland HS Roland, OK
45 UTL Tye Briscoe L/L 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Fr Wylie HS Abilene, TX
48 RHP Cooper Dossett R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) RS Jr Har-Ber HS Springdale, AR
55 C Brendan Kleiman R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Gr Sherwood HS / Frederick CC / Eastern Michigan University Olney, MD
Head coach

Dave Van Horn (Arkansas, 1988) – 24th season

Assistant coach(es)

Bobby Wernes (Arkansas, 2018) – 6th season
Hudson Polk (Arkansas, 2024) – 2nd season

Hitting coach(es)

Nate Thompson (Dallas Baptist, 2006) – 9th season

Pitching coach(es)

Matt Hobbs (Missouri, 2002) – 8th season

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 16, 2026

Schedule and results

2026 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball game log (4–1)
Regular season (4–1)
February (4–1)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SEC record
Shriners Children's College Showdown
February 13 vs. Oklahoma State No. 7 Globe Life Field
Arlington, Texas		 W 12–2 (8) Cole Gibler (1–0) Hudson Barrett (0–1) FloSports 18,387 1–0 —
February 14 vs. No. 10 TCU No. 7 Globe Life Field L 4–5 Zack James (1–0) Hunter Dietz (0–1) Noah Franco (1) FloSports 22,384 1–1 —
February 15 vs. Texas Tech No. 7 Globe Life Field W 6–5 (11) Steele Eaves (1–0) Logan Bevis (0–1) FloSports [a] 2–1 —
Amegy Bank College Baseball Series
February 16 vs. Tarleton State No. 8 Globe Life Field W 3–1 Ethan McElvain (1–0) Daniel Bass (0–1) Mark Brissey (1) 1,258 3–1 —
February 20 Xavier No. 8 Baum–Walker Stadium
Fayetteville, Arkansas		 W 5–2 Gabe Gaeckle (1–0) Ryan Piech (0–1) Cole Gibler (1) SECN+ 10,388 4–1 —
February 21 Xavier No. 8 Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
February 22 Xavier No. 8 Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
February 24 Arkansas State Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
February 25 Arkansas State Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
February 27 UT Arlington Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
February 28 UT Arlington Baum–Walker Stadium SECN+ – —
  •   Win
  •   Loss
  •   Postponement or cancellation
  • Bold: Arkansas player
  • Reference:[2]

Rankings

Main article: 2026 NCAA Division I baseball rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
Week
PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
Coaches'55*
Baseball America1010
NCBWA†58
D1Baseball78
Perfect Game44

† NCBWA ranks 30 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 25 teams weekly during the season.
* A new poll was not released for this week, so for comparison purposes, the previous week's ranking is inserted in this week's slot.

Notes

  1. ^ Attendance not reported for this game

References

  1. ^ "2026 SEC Baseball Standings". secsports.com. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  2. ^ "2026 Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball Schedule". Arkansas Razorbacks athletics. University of Arkansas. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
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