( Andy Shupe)
Arkansas designated hitter Charlie Welch reacts after hitting a home run during a game against Southeast Missouri State on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas junior Charlie Welch, a backup catcher, is 5 for 9 as a pinch hitter this season, including 3 for 6 in SEC games.
“He starts to get ready on the bench mentally,” Coach Dave Van Horn said. “He knows when — and who — I might pinch hit him for.
“You start to look around, and he’s already standing behind me with a bat in his hand.