FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has signed 20 players for the 2019 baseball season. Arkansas signed the prospects in the state they went after as well as adding from outside it.

Bentonville's Kam'ron Mays-Hunt is a two-sport standout who has inked with Arkansas.

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Van Horn talked about the class in a press release from the Arkansas Media Relations.

“It’s a well-rounded class,” Van Horn said. “We’ve signed 12 pitchers, five lefties, seven righties, all with the chance to contribute right away. We’re excited with the potential of the pitching recruits that we’re bringing in. As for the position players, we tried to get athletic kids that are a good mix of right and left-handed hitters, some with power, and some that can really run. Overall, I think this group will really mesh with the freshman class that’s here now.”

Bentonville's pair of Kam'ron Mays-Hunt and Tyler Johnson, both infielders, were also standouts on a talented Bentonville football team that beat Cabot 31-6 this past Friday. They will play host to Bryant on Friday night at 7 p.m. In addition to the pair from Bentonville, Van Horn signed Horatio right-handed pitcher Wade Beasley and Maumelle's righty Connor McCullough from inside the state.

“We always want to get the local kids if we feel like they can come in and contribute,” Van Horn said. “The talent in the state of Arkansas continues to get better every year. There’s a lot of other schools trying to get in this state now with their recruiting. We’re already getting commitments from players for the 2019 and 2020 class and if you can keep the best players in the state at Arkansas, it’s such a good foundation. We’ve had a lot of success doing that.”

Arkansas went into Missouri and signed the top three prospects in that state according to the Prep Baseball Report. They are Kansas City Rockhurst outfielder Christian Franklin, Blue Springs South catcher Allante' Hall and Kansas City Park Hill left-handed pitcher Liam Henry.

McLennan (Texas) Community College catcher Josh Breaux is the addition from junior college. Breaux batted .401 as a freshman with 82 RBIs, helping McLennan reach the JUCO World Series, where he hit four of his 19 home runs. He also spent the summer playing for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod League and was drafted in the 36th round by the Houston Astros in the 2017 MLB Draft, just eight picks after his brother Joe was taken by the Philadelphia Phillies.

RAZORBACK BASEBALL CLASS OF 2018 SIGNEES

Name

Position

B/T

Height

Weight

Hometown

Previous School

Wade Beasley

RHP

R/R

6-3

210

Horatio, Ark.

Horatio HS

Josh Breaux

C

R/R

6-2

215

Tomball, Texas

McLennan C.C./Tomball HS

Jacob Burton

RHP

R/R

6-0

175

Diana, Texas

New Diana HS

Caleb Denny

INF

L/R

6-1

175

Owasso, Okla.

Owasso HS

Christian Franklin

OF

R/R

5-11

180

Kansas City, Mo.

Rockhurst HS

Zack Gregory

SS

L/R

5-8

145

Fort Worth, Texas

Timber Creek HS

Allante’ Hall

C

R/R

6-0

183

Blue Springs, Mo.

Blue Springs South HS

Liam Henry

LHP

L/L

6-2

175

Kansas City, Mo.

Park Hill HS

Travis Hester

RHP

R/R

6-2

190

College Station, Texas

College Station HS

Tyler Isenberg

RHP

R/R

5-10

170

Orange Park, Fla.

Trinity Christian Academy

Tyler Johnson

INF

L/L

6-2

200

Bentonville, Ark.

Bentonville HS

Dillon Lifrieri

OF

R/R

6-1

190

Wilton, Conn.

Wilton HS

Kam’ron Mays-Hunt

RHP

R/R

6-1

185

Bentonville, Ark.

Bentonville HS

Connor McCullough

RHP

R/R

6-1

170

Maumelle, Ark.

Maumelle HS

Caden Monke

LHP

L/L

6-3

165

Mt. Olive, Ill.

Mt. Olive HS

Steven Sanchez

LHP

L/L

6-7

230

Mundelein, Ill.

Mundelein HS

Evan Taylor

LHP

L/L

6-4

220

Florence, Ala.

Florence HS

Elijah Trest

RHP/OF

L/R

6-3

210

White Oak, Texas

White Oak HS

Patrick Wicklander

LHP

R/L

6-3

185

San Jose, Calif.

Valley Christian Schools

Jacob Wilk

INF

R/R

6-4

203

Harker Heights, Texas

Salado HS

Here is a profile of each signee from a release from the University of Arkansas' Media Relations office.

Wade Beasley | RHP | 6-3 | 210 | R/R | Horatio, Ark. (Horatio HS)

Ranked No. 239 in the nation by Perfect Game … Participated in the 2017 Perfect Game National Showcase … Named a Perfect Game Underclassman All-American in 2017 … Garnered a 1.11 ERA with four victories in 13 appearances during his junior season with 51 strikeouts in 31.2 innings … Named to 2017 3A All-State Team … Plays for coach Lance Spigner at Horatio High School … Transferred to Horatio from Foreman High School during the summer of 2016.





Josh Breaux | C | 6-2 | 215 | R/R | Tomball, Texas (McLennan Community College/Tomball HS)

Currently a sophomore at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas … Batted .401 as a freshman with 19 home runs and 82 RBIs in 59 games … Also hit four home runs at the JUCO World Series … Spent the summer playing for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod League … Batted .271 for the Commodores with six home runs and 24 RBIs in 35 games … Received the Cape Cod League’s Silva Sportsmanship Award … Drafted in the 36th round by the Houston Astros in the 2017 MLB Draft … Hit .402 as a senior at Tomball High School with seven home runs and 38 RBIs … Was a first team all-district selection in Texas … Named to Texas High School Baseball Coaches’ Association All-Star Team and was also an all-state selection … Was Houston 5A Hitter of the Year … Played for head coach Doug rush at Tomball High School and Mitch Thompson at McLennan.

Jacob Burton | RHP | 6-0 | 175 | R/R | Diana, Texas (New Diana HS)

Ranked in the top 500 in the nation by Perfect Game … Named a Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American in 2016 and 2017 … Also played in the 2016 Junior National Showcase and 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Games after his sophomore season … Went 10-4 on the mound as a junior with 112 strikeouts and a 1.39 ERA … Named back-to-back 16-3A Pitcher MVP as a sophomore and junior … Selected to the TSWA All-State Team … Played for Bernie Martinez at New Diana High School.

Caleb Denny | INF | 6-1 | 175 | L/R | Owasso, Okla. (Owasso HS)

Top 500 player in the nation by Perfect Game … 2017 Perfect Game Underclassmen All-American Honorable Mention … 2017 Oklahoma All-State honorable mention Hit .393 as a junior with a team-leading 37 RBIs and six home runs … Finished second on the team in hits (42) and average … Had a two home run game against Collinsville and hit a solo shot in the Battle of the Bats win over Broken Arrow … Was a freshman starter at shortstop on the 2015 state championship team … Played for the Sandlot Sox Baseball Club during the summer … Played for coach Larry Turner at Owasso High School.

Christian Franklin | OF | 5-11 | 180 | R/R | Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst HS)

Ranked the top player in the state of Missouri by Perfect Game … Named to back-to-back Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American Teams in 2016 and 2017 … Participated in 2016 WWBA Underclass World Championships and 2017 WWBA World Championships … Has hit .361 over the last two seasons with 18 RBIs and 14 runs scored … Played for Jim Degraw at Rockhurst High School.

Zack Gregory | INF | 5-8 | 145 | L/R | Fort Worth, Texas (Timber Creek)

Hit .340 with two home runs, 14 RBIs, 29 runs and three triples last year at Timber Creek … Named to 2016-17 UIL All-District 3-6A First Team … Earned 5-6A Newcomer of the Year honors in 2016 … Played summer ball with the NTXBC Dirtbags … Played for coach Derek Watson at Timber Creek High School.

Allante’ Hall | C | 6-0 | 183 | R/R | Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South)

A top-500 player in the nation according to Perfect Game … Named a high honorable mention for the 2017 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American Team … Played in 2017 Ban Johnson All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium … Selected to play in the 2017 Area Code Games for the White Sox team … Named a 2017 First Team All-Suburban Gold Conference player … Named to 2016 All-Area Team by the Examiner.

Liam Henry | LHP | 6-2 | 175 | L/L | Kansas City, Mo. (Park Hill HS)

Ranked No. 229 player in the nation according to Perfect Game … No. 3 ranked player in the state of Missouri by Prep Baseball Report … Participated in 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Game and 2017 National Showcase … Named first team all-conference player after junior season … Helped Park Hill reach the 2017 Class 4 District 16 tournament … Served as ace of the pitching staff and also played centerfield … Compiled a record of 3-3 with a 2.02 ERA in a team-high 34.2 innings … Struck out 47 batters and walked 19 as a junior … Hit .361 last season with a team-best .529 on-base percentage … Also plays football at Park Hill High School … Currently plays baseball for coach Bill Sobbe at Park Hill.

Travis Hester | RHP | 6-2 | 190 | R/R | College Station, Texas (College Station HS)

A top-500 player in the nation according to Perfect Game … Named a high honorable mention for the 2017 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American Team … Went 8-0 as a junior with a 0.38 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 55.1 innings … Was named the 18-5A MVP … Selected to the THSBCA 5A All-State First Team and the TSWA 5A All-State Third Team … In 2016, went 10-1 with a 1.86 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 75.1 innings … Named first team pitcher on 18-5A All-District Team … Was also 18-5A Newcomer of the Year in 2015 … Plays for coach Scott Holder at College Station High School.

Tyler Isenberg | RHP | 5-10 | 170 | R/R | Orange Park, Fla. (Trinity Christian Academy)

49th-ranked player in the state of Florida according to Prep Baseball Report and No. 232 in the nation … Named to back-to-back Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-America Teams in 2016 and 2017 … Made six appearances as a junior for Trinity, striking out eight over 6.1 innings … Threw 12 innings for the Florida Burn travel team this summer, striking out 20, while giving up just four hits with five walks … Plays for head coach Gil Morales at Trinity Christian Academy.

Tyler Johnson | INF | 6-2 | 200 | L/L | Bentonville, Ark. (Bentonville HS)

Ninth-ranked player in the state of Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report and No. 218 in the nation … Hit .359 as a junior, .444 in conference play with eight doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 15 RBIs … Had nearly identical numbers as a sophomore, hitting .375 at the plate with 10 doubles, four triples, two home runs, and 22 RBIs … 2016-17 All-USA Today High School First Team … Two-time 7A West All-Conference Player (2016 and 2017) … Part of 2016 7A West Conference champions … Also plays football at Bentonville High, where he had 21 catches for 268 yards and three touchdowns as a junior … Plays for head coach and former Razorback pitcher Todd Abbott at Bentonville High School.

Dillon Lifrieri | OF | 6-1 | 190 | R/R | Wilton, Conn. (Wilton HS)

Ranked No. 293 in the nation by Perfect Game … Sixth-ranked player in the state of Connecticut by Prep Baseball Report … Named to 2016 and 2017 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American Teams … Played in WWBA World Championships in 2014, 2016, and 2017 … Part of 2015 and 2017 FCIAC state champion Wilton High School … Was only player on team to earn all-state honors in 2017 … Hit .426 last season with 24 RBIs and eight stolen bases … Earned honorable mention All-FCIAC honors after freshman season … Currently plays for Timothy Eagen at Wilton High School.

Kam’ron Mays-Hunt | RHP/OF | 6-1 | 185 | R/R | Bentonville, Ark. (Bentonville HS)

Made seven appearances last summer for the Arkansas Sticks Elite travel team, recording four saves in 11 innings pitched … Struck out 19 batters during that span and compiled a 1.63 ERA … Helped Bentonville reach the quarterfinals of the Arkansas 7A State Tournament … Also a three-year starter for the football team … Became school’s all-time leading receiver earlier this year as he has 52 receptions for 813 yards and 12 touchdowns … Named Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American Honorable Mention in 2016 and 2017 … Currently plays for head coach and former Razorback pitcher Todd Abbott at Bentonville High School.

Connor McCullough | RHP | 6-1 | 170 | R/R | Maumelle, Ark. (Maumelle HS)

No. 4 ranked player in the state of Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … Went 4-0 during the summer while playing for the Arkansas Sticks Elite … Struck out 44 batters for a 0.42 ERA in wins over San Diego Show, Perfect Timing, Louisiana Knights, and BPA travel teams … Against the San Diego Show at the WWBA Championships in Atlanta, he struck out 12, while giving up just one hit in five innings … Participated in 2016 Area Code Underclass Games, throwing three perfect innings for the White Sox, striking out two … Plays for Barrett Davis at Maumelle.

Caden Monke | LHP | 6-3 | 165 | L/L | Mt. Olive, Ill. (Mt. Olive HS)

Ranked the No. 364 player in the nation by Perfect Game and is the No. 3 ranked player in the state of Illinois by Prep Baseball Report … Named to 2016 and 2017 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American Teams … Played in 2017 Perfect Game National Showcase … Has seven wins and 100 strikeouts in 66.1 innings over the last three seasons at Mt. Olive High School … Had his best season as a junior, compiling a 2.62 ERA with a career-high five wins and 66 strikeouts … Named Prairie State All-Conference in 2016 and 2017 … Plays under head coach Chris Monke at Mt. Olive High School.

Steven Sanchez | LHP | 6-7 | 230 | L/L | Mundelein, Ill. (Mundelein HS)

Ranked the No. 6 player in the state of Illinois by Prep Baseball Report … Helped Mundelein High School to the Class 4A Schaumburg Supersectional … Posted a 6-1 record with 55 strikeouts in 40.1 innings for a 0.52 ERA as a junior … Plays for head coach Todd Parola at Mundelein High School.

Evan Taylor | LHP | 6-4 | 220 | L/L | Florence, Ala. (Florence HS)

Attended 2017 Perfect Game National Showcase … Compiled a 2.20 ERA and 50 innings pitched in 2017 … Helped Florence High School to Area Championships in 2015 and 2016 … Also played in the 2016 National High School Invitational … Plays travel ball for the Louisiana Knights.

Elijah Trest | RHP/OF | 6-3 | 210 | L/R | White Oak, Texas (White Oak HS)

Missed most of junior season due to injury … Went 7-1 on the mound as a sophomore with a 1.28 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 43.1 innings … Hit .307 with a pair of home runs and 10 doubles in 2016 … Also played football for White Oak High School and recorded nearly 200 tackles over the past two seasons … Plays for head coach Skylar Stagner at White Oak High School.

Patrick Wicklander | LHP | 6-3 | 185 | R/L | San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian Schools)

No. 226 player in the nation and No. 29 left-handed pitcher by Perfect Game … Compiled a 1.92 ERA as a junior with 94 strikeouts in 80.1 innings and a .192 opponent’s batting average … Helped Valley Christian to the 2017 CCS Open Division Championship … 2017 Collegiate Baseball Preseason Second Team High School All-American … Participated in 2017 Area Code Games for the A’s … Attended 2017 Perfect Game National Showcase … Plays under head coach John Diatte at Valley Christian.

Jacob Wilk | INF | 6-4 | 203 | R/R | Harker Heights, Texas (Salado HS)

Part of district champion team in 2015 and state runner-up in 2016 with Salado High School … Won area championship in 2017 … Hit .379 as a junior with 30 RBIs, nine doubles, three triples, two home runs, and six stolen bases … 2017 Offensive MVP in District 19-4A … 2016 Second Team All-District 25-4A … Plays for Chad Krempin at Salado High School.

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