Arkansas baseball had two real questions heading into mid-July.
How many of their recruits in the Class of 2023 would sign? And would Caleb Cali sign?
The answer to the first question remains to be determined. The answer to the second came Friday as the Arkansas third baseman, a 16th-round draft pick by the Seattle Mariners, agreed to terms with the franchise.
As of 4 p.m. Friday, Cali had yet to sign, but after agreeing to terms, that part is formality.
Cali spent one season with the Diamond Hogs after transferring from the College of Central Florida. Arkansas was his fourth college after he began his career at Florida State, though Cali had one year of eligibility remaining had he elected.
With the Razorbacks, Cali hit .308 with a .412 on-base percentage and slugged .512 in 51 games. But he was the best hitter on the club in SEC play, slashing .370/.438/.596 with six doubles, six home runs and 25 RBI.
Kendall Diggs will likely see a lion’s share of the time at third in 2024.
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