Arkansas outfielder Kendall Diggs is returning for his fourth season as a Razorback, he officially announced on Wednesday.
The 6-foot, 210-pound left-handed hitter was expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft that ran from July 14-16, but a down junior campaign and shoulder injury likely led to decreased interest from pro teams.
After starting the 2024 season hitting .352/.478/.574, Diggs suffered his injury against McNeese State and was never the same, as he finished the year with a .229 average.
With Diggs' unexpected return, head coach Dave Van Horn will have some shuffling to do after a successful offseason full of multiple transfers into the program. Still, the Diamond Hogs skipper is probably pretty pleased he's getting a former All-SEC Second Team performer back for another year.
"We’d love to have him back," Van Horn said June 26. "He would have to miss all of Fall. I hope we have an opportunity to coach him next year. Because he can get back and play."
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During the 2023 season, Diggs played in 58 games and slashed .299/.436/.547 with 12 home runs and a team-high 63 RBIs. He also racked up the team's second-most hits (60) with 12 doubles and a triple. Diggs was even better in SEC play, as he hit for a .291 batting average with four homers and 33 RBIs.
With their offseason additions essentially complete, the next few weeks are vital for the Razorbacks to nail down the roster ahead of the 2024-25 season. Be sure to follow along at The Trough premium message board for updates on all the action.
