FAYETTEVILLE — Veteran University of Arkansas baseball Coach Dave Van Horn might have to negotiate jersey numbers with shortstop Jalen Battles this summer.
Battles announced his return to the Razorbacks on Tuesday, a somewhat unexpected development for a player who was ranked as the No. 221 prospect entering the 20-round Major League Baseball Draft.
“After all the thoughts and talks with my family and coaches I have decided to return to Arkansas for my junior season,” Battles announced on his Twitter account. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this process. I know this is God speaking to me and I’m in his hands.