FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn wasted no time after a season-ending loss to Southeast Missouri State last year talking about a new approach to his offense.
Nearly one year ago, fresh off the disappointment of another early exit at a home regional, Van Horn envisioned a more athletic and dynamic offense for his Razorbacks in 2025. He wanted to recruit players who could steal bases, embrace small ball and find different ways to score without relying on home runs.
The Hogs have now played 30 games since that declaration. The offense is much-improved, but talent and development appear to be spearheading the turnaround, rather than a massive shift in offensive philosophy.
Four high-profile transfers — Logan Maxwell, Charles Davalan, Cam Kozeal and Kuhio Aloy — are prime examples. Three of those players have already matched or eclipsed their home-run totals from 2024, with Davalan needing just one more long ball to join the group.
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