Not only has Opitz returned to a Razorback roster that is deep, experienced and primed for a potential run at the third College World Series of his career, he does so as one of two members of his family on the team.
His older brother Shane joined Arkansas’ staff in January as a graduate manager. In his new role, Shane Opitz is primarily assisting hitting coach Nate Thompson.
“Honestly, just anything I see, I just kind of share my experiences with anything to do with baseball,” Shane said. “I’ve played every position in baseball all the way up to Triple-A, so I’m just here to help the guys.