Arkansas shortstop Jalen Battles (4) fields a ball during an NCAA regional game against Nebraska on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas baseball program got a boost Tuesday when starting shortstop Jalen Battles announced he will return to the Razorbacks for the 2022 season.
"After all the thoughts and talks with my family and coaches, I have decided to return to Arkansas for my junior season," Battles wrote on Twitter. "Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this process."
Battles, who has two years of eligibility remaining, made the decision Monday during the second day of the three-day draft, said his father, Fred Battles.