Former Arkansas Razorbacks in Professional Baseball
By Ryan Wright
Where are they now? Going back over the past five college baseball seasons (2007-2011), the following is an update of former Arkansas Razorback players, their current statistics, and the teams they play for, and their MLB parent team if applicable.
2012 Drafted Razorbacks
RHP D.J. Baxendale, Elizabethton Twins, Twins, Rookie Appalachian League
In 4 relief appearances: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5.2 IP, 13 SO, 0 walks
3B Matt Reynolds, Savannah Sand Gnats, Mets, Class A South Atlantic League
In 15 games: .220 BA, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 SB
SS Tim Carver, Lakewood BlueClaws, Phillies, Class A South Atlantic League
In 15 games: .196 BA, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB
OF Sam Bates, Idaho Falls Chukars, Royals, Rookie Pioneer League
In 5 games: .222 BA, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB
Matt Reynolds and Tim Carver squared off against each other in a three game series July 14-16. Reynolds went 2-9 in the series, Carver was 0-7 appearing in two games.
Drafted in 2011
C James McCann, Erie Seawolves, Detroit Tigers AA, Eastern League
In 8 games: .214 BA, 1 HR, 4 RBI
In 28 games: .188 BA, 1HR, 9 RBI
*Promoted to Double-A after hitting .288 in A-ball. Considered the best defensive catcher in the Tigers’ minor league system and 20th overall top Tiger’s prospect.
OF Collin Kuhn, Kannapolis Intimidators, Chicago White Sox A, South Atlantic League
In 20 games: .172 BA, O HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB
Selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 15th round of the 2010 First-Year Draft.
Voluntarily retired.
OF Kyle Robinson, Great Falls Voyagers, Chicago White Sox, Rookie Pioneer League
In 21 games: .429 BA, I HR, 18 RBI, 0 SB
* No previously accumulated stats for 2012
OF Jarrod McKinney, Tri-City Valley Cats, Houston Astros A, New York-Penn League
In 17 games: .220 BA, 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 SB
McKinney is hitting .323 in his last 10 games
* No previously accumulated stats for 2012
Drafted in 2010
3B Zack Cox, Memphis Redbirds, St. Louis Cardinals AAA, Pacific Coast League
In 56 games: .213 BA, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 0 SB
In 79 games: .254 BA, 7 HR, 26 RBI, 1 SB
Cox hit .306 in 135 minor league games during the 2011 season.
CF Brett Eibner, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Kansas City Royals A, Carolina League
In 60 games: .200 BA, 8 HR, 28 RBI, 1 SB
In 82 games: .204 BA, 11 HR, 40 RBI, 2 SB
Eibner is considered the 14th best prospect in Royals minor league system entering the 2012 season.
1B Andy Wilkins, Birmingham Barons, White Sox AA, Southern League
In 48 games: .222 BA, 8 HR, 27 RBI, 3 SB
In 71 games: .219 BA, 13 HR, 42 RBI, 4 SB
Drafted in 2009
RHP Mike Bolsinger, Mobile Bay Bears, Arizona AA, Southern League
In 11 games started in 2012: 5-4, 3.43 ERA, 57.2 IP, 68 SO, 23 BB
In 13 games started in 2012: 5-4, 3.30 ERA, 62.2 IP, 70 SO, 26 BB
Drafted in 2008
2B Logan Forsythe, San Diego Padres
In 10 MLB games: .290 BA, 1 HR, 4 RBI
* On rehab assignment with Tucson Padres in AAA Pacific Coast League
Drafted in 2007
LHP Nick Schmidt, Tulsa Drillers, Colorado Rockies AA, Texas League
In 13 games started: 5-3, 3.27 ERA, 77 IP, 70 SO, 12 BB
Recently promoted to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox
In 2 games started: 0-2, 8.18 ERA, 11 IP, 6 SO, 7 BB
RHP Duke Welker, Indianapolis Indians, Pirates AAA, International League
In 23 relief appearances: 2-2, 2.76 ERA, 32.2 IP, 29 SO, 16 BB
In 33 relief appearances: 2-2, 2.70 ERA, 43.1 IP, 38 SO, 23 BB
RHP Jess Todd, Memphis Redbirds, St. Louis Cardinals AAA, Pacific Coast League
In 21 relief appearances: 0-1, 5.12 ERA, 31.2 IP, 34 SO, 10 BB
In 30 relief appearances: 1-1, 4.93 ERA, 42.0 IP, 47 SO, 17 BB
* Todd made his rookie debut in 2009 appearing in 20 games for the Rockies; he appeared in five MLB games in 2010.
In the Show
Drew Smyly, Detroit Tigers (Rookie)
In 15 games: 4-3, 4.42 ERA, 79.1 IP, 75 SO, 21 BB
Placed on 15-day DL as of July 7 (Right Intercostals Strain)
Blake Parker, Chicago Cubs (Rookie)
In 4 relief appearances: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4.1 IP, 5 SO, 4 BB
Dallas Keuchel, Houston Astros (Rookie)
In 4 starts: 1-1, 25.2 ERA, 10 SO, 14 BB
Keuchel earned a complete game 8-1 victory against the Cleveland Indians June 23.
2B/3B Logan Forsythe, San Diego Padres
In 29 games: .303 BA, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 3 SB
Over the last 10 games Forsythe has raised his average from .269 to .303.