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Check out the game schedule for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.

The History of the Razorbacks

The Razorbacks began play in the 1884 season. They were originally known as the Arkansas Diamond Hogs. The team has won five national championships, 14 conference championships, and has made 41 postseason appearances.

The Early Years

The Early Years
The Razorbacks began play in 1873 as a club team called the Arkansaw Travelers. They were charter members of the Southwest Conference when it was founded in 1914. The Razorbacks have won 43 conference championships through the years, including 27 in baseball. Arkansas has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 41 times, making 20 College World Series appearances and finishing as national runner-up twice. The program has produced 59 Major League Baseball players, including 13 who have gone on to be All-Stars.

The Turn of the Century

The late 1800s and early 1900s were a time of great change for the University of Arkansas. In 1899, a new president, John Fletcher Hurley, was hired with the task of modernizing the university. One of his first acts was to change the school colors from gold and black to cardinal red and white. He also changed the name of the football team from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks. This name was chosen because it was already being used by the university’s baseball team. It was also believed that the name would be intimidating to opponents.

The Modern Era

Since the turn of the century, the Arkansas baseball program has experienced success on a consistent basis. Players like Jeff King, Clark Eagan, and Andrew Benintendi have led the Razorbacks to many SEC titles and NCAA tournament appearances. The Modern Era of Arkansas baseball began in 2000, when Dave Van Horn took over as head coach. Under Van Horn’s leadership, the Razorbacks have won five SEC tournament championships and made six trips to the College World Series. In 2018, the Razorbacks won their first ever National Championship, defeating Florida in the finals. The Modern Era of Arkansas baseball has been defined by success and excitement, and there is no reason to believe that this will not continue in the future.

The Schedule

The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team is set to play a total of 56 games in the 2020 season. Out of those 56, 27 will be played at home in Baum-Walker Stadium and 29 will be played away. The first game is on February 14th and the last game is on May 16th.

The Regular Season

The regular season runs from February to May, with teams playing 54 to 60 games. As of 2017, all teams play 54 games, with 42 games against conference opponents and 12 against non-conference opponents. The conference schedule is 18 games for each team, and teams face each of their five divisional opponents six or seven times.

The Postseason

The postseason is upon us! Here is the schedule for all the games:

Game 1 – Friday, May 31 at 8:00 pm CT
Game 2 – Saturday, June 1 at 4:00 pm CT
Game 3 – Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 pm CT (if necessary)

The Team

The Roster

The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team represents the University of Arkansas in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They are currently coached by Dave Van Horn and play their home games at Baum Stadium.

The Coaching Staff

Head coach Dave Van Horn enters his 17th season with the Razorbacks in 2020. He has led Arkansas to six NCAA Super Regional appearances, four trips to the College World Series, six SEC tournament championships and nine SEC regular season titles. Under Van Horn, the Razorbacks have had 57 players drafted, including 25 in the first 10 rounds.

Assistant head coach Tony Vitello was hired prior to the 2019 season and helped lead Arkansas to a No. 3 national seed and a trip to the 2019 College World Series in his first year with the program. He also played a key role in developing Hjelle into an All-American and one of the top pitching prospects in college baseball. Vitello came to Arkansas after five seasons as head coach at Tennessee where he led the Volunteers to their first ever No. 1 national seed in 2018 and their first appearance in a Super Regional in school history.

Pitching coach Wes Johnson was promoted to assistant head coach prior to the 2019 season after serving as pitching coach for five seasons. During his time at Arkansas, Johnson has helped develop 16 pitchers that have gone on to play professional baseball, including nine that have been selected in the MLB Draft. In 2018, Johnson was named Collegiate Baseball Pitching Coach of the Year after leading a pitching staff that set an SEC record with 601 strikeouts.

The Fans

Many families have a tradition of going to see the Razorbacks play baseball. The fans are so supportive and create such a fun and positive environment. The players feed off of the energy from the stands and it really makes a difference.

The Student Section

The largest and most vocal section at Baum Stadium is the Student Section, located in Sections EE and FF. Students can purchase tickets in advance or on game day at the ticket office. A valid student ID is required when picking up tickets.

The Bleacher Creatures

The “Bleacher Creatures” are a group of devoted fans who have been cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team since the early 2000s. They are known for their creative chants and for getting the crowd going at Razorback Stadium.

The Creatures sit in the bleachers behind home plate and lead the cheers throughout the game. Some of their popular chants include “Pig Sooie!” and “Woo Pig!” They also have a tradition of throwing baby powder into the air whenever the Razorbacks hit a home run.

If you’re looking for a fun and lively atmosphere at a Razorbacks game, make sure to check out the Bleacher Creatures!

The Tradition

The Razorbacks have been a tradition in collegiate baseball for as long as anyone can remember. With their talented athletes and passionate fans, they always bring an exciting game.

The Walk

Update: The Walk will now happen TWO HOURS before FIRST PITCH.

The Walk is one of the most unique and exciting traditions at Arkansas. It happens TWO HOURS before FIRST PITCH on game days, weather permitting. Fans line both sides of the street to cheer on the team as they walk from Baum Stadium to Baum-Walker Stadium.

The Fight Song

The Arkansas Fight Song is a song sung by the University of Arkansas Razorbacks sports teams to rally support from the fans. The song was written by Arkansan Cleve Penberthy in early 1914, making it one of the oldest college fight songs still in use today.

The lyrics to the Arkansas Fight Song are:
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