Tag: Arkansas in the MLB

Milwaukee Brewers agree to terms with Robert Moore

Just call him “Big League Bob.”

“Big Game Bob” is now “Big League Bob.”

[autotag]Robert Moore[/autotag], a key piece to Arkansas Baseball’s infield over the last three seasons, is now a professional baseball player after signing his rookie contract with the Milwaukee Brewers reports MLB Pipeline’s, Jim Callis.

Callis broke the news of Moore’s contract signing late Tuesday, reporting that Moore has signed with the Brewers for $800,000, which is $115,000 below slot value for the 72nd overall selection.

Moore saw a drop in production at the plate in 2022. After batting .283 with 16 home runs and 53 RBI during his sophomore campaign in 2021, Moore hit just .232 with eight long balls and 44 RBI for the Razorbacks in 2022.

What he lacked at the plate, he made up for in the field. He saw an uptick on the defensive side by fielding at a .992 clip, making 93 putouts and assisting with 169 outs while only committing two errors.

By signing with Milwaukee, Moore is out to form his own legacy. Moore’s father, the president of baseball operations for the Kansas City Royals, Dayton Moore, did not choose his son during the 2022 MLB Draft.

Despite not being drafted by Kansas City, Moore says that he had his mind set on Milwaukee after a meeting with regional scout Mark Muzzi.

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Former Razorback earns All-Star nod

One of the most decorated players to ever wear the Razorback uniform is headed to his first MLB All-Star Game.

It is always a great feeling to get your first one.

Former Arkansas outfielder [autotag]Andrew Benintendi[/autotag] learned Sunday that he will be traveling to Los Angeles for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which is set to take place on July 19, for the first time in his career.

Benintendi was announced as a reserve during ESPN’s All-Star selection show prior to the Sunday Night Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

Benintendi is currently batting .317 for the Kansas City Royals with 98 hits, three home runs, and 35 RBI. He will be the Royals only representation, as catcher Salvador Perez will miss the game due to an injured thumb that has sidelined him since the end of June.

During his two year career at Arkansas from 2014-15, Benintendi became one of the most decorated Razorbacks in history. Some of his awards include: Golden Spikes Award, Dick Howser Trophy, National Player of the Year by Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, and was named First Team All-American by a host of publications.

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