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Arkansas Baseball Holds Second Scrimmage Before Season Opener
Pitching coach and players recap team's performance ahead of Shriner's Children's College Showdown
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Arkansas baseball held its second scrimmage of the weekend at Baum-Walker Stadium as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Pitching coach Matt Hobbs, along with players Mark Brissey, Tate McGuire, and Carson Brumbaugh, discussed the team's performance during the scrimmage and their expectations for the season opener at the Shriner's Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas next weekend.
Why it matters
The scrimmage provides valuable preparation for the Razorbacks as they gear up for the start of the 2026 season. Hearing from the coaching staff and key players offers insight into the team's strengths, areas for improvement, and overall readiness for the challenging schedule ahead.
The details
During the second scrimmage, the Arkansas pitching staff, led by coach Matt Hobbs, had the opportunity to evaluate their performance and make necessary adjustments ahead of the season opener. Pitchers Mark Brissey and Tate McGuire shared their perspectives on the scrimmage, while shortstop Carson Brumbaugh provided an overview of the team's offensive and defensive execution.
- The scrimmage took place on February 7, 2026 at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- The Razorbacks will open their 2026 season next weekend at the Shriner's Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas.
The players
Matt Hobbs
The pitching coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.
Mark Brissey
A pitcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.
Tate McGuire
A pitcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.
Carson Brumbaugh
The shortstop for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to refine our execution and focus on the little things that will make a difference as we get ready for the season opener.”
— Matt Hobbs, Pitching Coach (on3.com)
“The scrimmage was a good opportunity for us to work on our mechanics and game-planning. We're excited to put it all together next weekend.”
— Mark Brissey, Pitcher (on3.com)
“As a team, we're feeling confident and ready to compete at a high level. The scrimmages have been invaluable in preparing us for the challenges ahead.”
— Carson Brumbaugh, Shortstop (on3.com)
What’s next
The Razorbacks will travel to Arlington, Texas next weekend to compete in the Shriner's Children's College Showdown, where they will face off against top teams from across the country to kick off the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Arkansas baseball team's second scrimmage of the preseason provided valuable insights into the team's readiness and areas of focus as they prepare for the highly anticipated start of the 2026 season. The coaching staff and key players expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete at a high level, while also acknowledging the need to continue refining their execution and game plan ahead of the challenging schedule ahead.
