“PUT SOME RESPECT ON THEIR NAME!”: Arkansas Baseball’s Postseason Powerhouse Status Under Dave Van Horn Can’t Be Denied
For over two decades, Dave Van Horn has crafted Arkansas Baseball into a relentless postseason force — a machine built on grit, consistency, and a burning hunger for greatness. While national titles have remained elusive, the Razorbacks’ sustained excellence under Van Horn is undeniable and deserving of far more recognition than they often receive.
Arkansas isn’t just a good team — they’re one of college baseball’s perennial juggernauts. Since Van Horn took over in 2003, the Hogs have made nine College World Series appearances, earned multiple top national seeds, and hosted countless regional and super regional rounds in Fayetteville’s electric Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks don’t just compete — they dominate, and they do it year after year in the brutal gauntlet that is the SEC.
Yet, despite all that success, there’s a frustrating narrative that persists nationally: that Arkansas is always close, but never quite “there.” That they fall short when it counts. But let’s set the record straight — consistently being in the hunt for a national championship is a feat in itself. And while the 2018 runner-up heartbreak still lingers, it’s time to stop defining this program by what it hasn’t won and start celebrating what it has built: a culture of toughness, relentless competitiveness, and unwavering loyalty from one of the most passionate fan bases in the country.
Each postseason, Arkansas doesn’t sneak into the conversation — they own it. Whether it’s walking off rivals in regionals, silencing hostile crowds on the road, or going toe-to-toe with the very best in Omaha, the Razorbacks prove again and again that they belong on the biggest stage.
In 2025, they’re back in the mix — again. With one of the nation’s deepest pitching staffs, a battle-tested roster, and Van Horn at the helm, Arkansas is once again storming toward that elusive crown. And this time, they’re not just chasing a title — they’re chasing respect.
Put some respect on their name. Arkansas Baseball is a postseason powerhouse. Period.
