Being a lifelong Razorbacks fan fills me with pride and excitement. The 2024 signing class announcement has all of us Hog fans buzzing. Head Coach Dave Van Horn and his team have crafted a first-class group of promising Arkansas high school and junior college players.1
This year, they proudly presented a group of 19 recruits. Perfect Game rated them 18th nationally. It shows the hard work of Van Horn, Nate Thompson, Matt Hobbs, and Bobby Wernes. The team includes 10 pitchers and 9 position players, from many places.1
I’m specially thrilled for our local talent joining the Razorbacks. Seven signees are from Arkansas. This shines a light on our thriving Arkansas youth baseball scene. Adding these top Arkansas baseball prospects makes the Razorbacks’ future shine.
Unveiling the Top Arkansas Baseball Talents for 2024
The state of Arkansas is becoming known for its top baseball players. The 2024 class is expected to feature elite Arkansas baseball standouts and future Arkansas baseball phenoms. Among them, Lance Davis and Ross Felder shine as key Arkansas high school baseball stars 2024.
Lance Davis: Pitching Prodigy from Valley View
Lance Davis is a top prospect playing for Valley View High in Jonesboro, Ark. He stands as the No. 2 prospect in Arkansas and the top right-handed pitcher according to Perfect Game. Davis fires fastballs in the 91-93 mph range, thanks to his 6-foot-4, 205-pound build.2 Recently, he moved to Valley View, where the Blazers are hunting for a fourth state title game. He’s also recognized as the No. 143 overall prospect for 2024 by Perfect Game and the No. 190 for 2024 by Prep Baseball Report.2
Ross Felder: Har-Ber’s Dominant Force
Ross Felder, another talented pitcher, plays for Har-Ber High in Springdale, Ark. He was the first to commit to the Razorbacks in 2024. In an exciting turn, he earned the MVP title during Har-Ber’s 6A Championship win, their second in history.3 His stellar 2023 season included a perfect 10-0 record with a 0.56 ERA and 109 strikeouts. He’s placed among the top 500 prospects for 2024 by Perfect Game and among the top 474 by Prep Baseball Report.3
Uncovering the top Arkansas baseball recruits 2024
Kel Busby: Power Arm from Pulaski Academy
Kel Busby is a right-handed pitcher from Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Ark. Perfect Game ranks him in the top 500 overall prospects. They also list him as the 245th right-handed pitcher in the 2024 class.4 In Arkansas, he’s ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect and the No. 5 right-handed pitcher. Prep Baseball Report puts him as the 433rd overall prospect and 143rd right-handed pitcher in the 2024 class. Busby is also known for playing football. Unfortunately, an elbow surgery made him miss most of the 2023 spring season. Yet, when he’s in good health, he’s a near-perfect pitcher.
Steele Eaves: Lonoke’s Workhorse Ace
Steele Eaves shines as a right-handed pitcher for Lonoke High School in Lonoke, Ark. He’s carried the Jackrabbits on his back for two seasons. In 2023, he set a state record with 134 strikeouts in just 76 innings, with a perfect 13-0 record. His efforts led Lonoke to the 4A state championship.4 According to Prep Baseball Report, he’s the fourth best prospect and the top catcher in Arkansas. Eaves has already decided to continue his playing career with the Razorbacks at the University of Arkansas, thanks to an academic scholarship.
Conclusion
The 2024 baseball recruits in Arkansas are top-notch. They are one of the strongest groups in recent years. Many star high school players are getting ready to play for the Razorbacks and other top college teams.1 Arkansas’ 2024 recruit class stands at No. 18 in Perfect Game’s rankings. This group has 19 players, including 10 pitchers and 9 position players. They come from two countries and eight different states.1
Lance Davis, a key player, is rated No. 143 in his class and the No. 43 pitcher by Perfect Game.1 Kel Busby, another standout, is a top-500 player and the No. 245 pitcher by Perfect Game.1 Then there’s Steele Eaves, at No. 4 in Arkansas and the best catcher by Prep Baseball Report.1 The Arkansas baseball program looks to be in good shape with these stars. They aim to start strong and carry on Arkansas’ legacy of making top players for college and pro leagues.
Source Links
- https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/hogs-announce-2024-signing-class/
- https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2024/5/29/2024-mlb-draft-top-300-prospects
- https://medium.com/@quinnmartin1714/2024-mlb-draft-top-200-prospects-update-021b859e2161
- https://www.nwahomepage.com/sports/pig-trail-nation/van-horn-notes-the-arkansas-baseball-roster-revamp-will-be-a-busy-one-with-specific-intent
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