FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas reliever Kevin Kopps didn’t make the preseason or midseason watch lists for the Golden Spikes Award.
But on Tuesday, Kopps was announced as one of 25 semifinalists for the Golden Spikes, which is presented by USA Baseball to the best amateur player in the country. A panel of more than 200 voters, plus a fan vote, will determine the winner.
Kopps dazzled with 13 1/3 scoreless innings over three games during the Razorbacks’ win in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional that concluded Monday with Arkansas’ 6-2 victory over Nebraska. Kopps pitched the final seven innings to lower his ERA to 0.