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Benintendi was simply the best

Editor's Note: This is the third of a four-part series highlighting the best coaches and athletes at the University of Arkansas in 2015.

When Andrew Benintendi hit a solo home run to lead-off the fifth inning of Arkansas' season opener, he wasn't considered a home run hitter.

In fact, throughout his banner sophomore campaign, Benintendi never considered himself a power hitter despite hitting 20 home runs. The homers, he claimed, were the result of increased power and a sweet swing.

By the time Benintendi and the Razorbacks made it to the College World Series, he was the only one not focused on him hitting a home run.