Prep Baseball Report

2019 A Look Back at a Record Year for PBR Arkansas


brian walker
Arkansas State Director

A look back at some of the top events from 2019 as we turn the page into 2019

+Arkansas Razorbacks get back to Omaha!

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A year after playing for the National Championship the Razorbacks found themselves back in Omaha. DVH took another trip to Omaha but a short stint this season. Razorbacks look to make it a three peat as 2020 has some uncertainty on the mound but depth in the position players.

+North Little Rock wins 7A Title

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North Little Rock snuck into the state tournament, and went on an unprecedented run to knock off Harber in a 10 inning 5-4 win to win the state championship. Going through a coaching change mid season and a 15-18 record, NLR found a way to get hot and win down the stretch in one of the most remarkable finishes to a season ever seen.

+PBR takes over LakePoint

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In a massive takeover, PBR took over LAkePoint and now has the premier tournament location! 

+Team Arkansas/Kansas wins 2 of 3

PBR Arkansas/Kansas took 2 of 3 in Atlanta knocking off Texas and Oklahoma in PBR Futures Games. For the first time in the new complex in LakePointe PBR AR/KS put together two solid games. Team Arkansas has since seen 6 members sign with Division 1 Schools.

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+2021 Braylon Bishop cracks top 10 in 2021 National Rankings

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Bishop continues to climb up the rankings as he continues to perform in state and Nationally. With the draft year looming 2020 will be a big year as he continues to build his resume. One of the Nations top prospects, Bishop will have an opportunity to be a big draft pick come 2021.

+Coach Spigner retires from Horatio

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Lance Spigner long time coach from Horatio retired and has taken over Rich Mountain Junior College which will compete for the first time in 2021. A legend in the coaching world, Coach Spigner looks to work his magic at Rich Mountain and has already began to put together a solid recruiting class for his inaugural season.

+Record year for PBR Arkansas!

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In our second full year we saw the biggest turn out we have had at all our events! With almost 500 players rolling throughout the year we have grown to new heights! We are thankful for all the players, coaches, and families that have become part of our PBR Families.