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It isn’t a shock at this point, but it bears acknowledgement: Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn knows what he’s doing.
The Diamond Hogs signed 19 players to their 2022 class and ranked as the No. 5 recruiting class in the nation by Perfect Game. It’s the fourth straight year that Arkansas has landed a top-five class and sixth straight year in the top 10.
“Our staff has built an impressive class,” Van Horn said. “Adding this class to our current roster will create a lot of healthy competition within our program. There’s a bright future for this group, and we’re excited to get them here.”
Seventeen players are incoming from high school and two come from the junior-college ranks.
Middle infielder Jayson Jones is the gem of the class. He’s the No. 5 prospect in the country by Perfect Game’s rankings. Outfielder Mason Nevill isn’t far behind him, ranking as the No. 50 player in the country, while pitcher Cole Phillips checks in at No. 58.
A complete look at the class is below.