Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps (facing) is greeted by catcher Casey Opitz after the Razorbacks recorded the final out of an NCAA regional game against Nebraska on Monday, June 7, 2021, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps is one of five finalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, which is presented by baseball writers to the national college baseball player of the year.
Kopps enters the Razorbacks’ NCAA super regional matchup with North Carolina State with the nation’s best ERA (0.68) and best WHIP (0.73).
He ranks second nationally with 12 wins and 10th with 11 saves.