Diamond Hog’s 2025 recruiting class ranked fourth nationally by Perfect Game
on 2024-11-26 12:30 PM
FAYETTEVILLE – Head coach Dave Van Horn and the Hogs announced today their 2025 signing class, inking 16 high school standouts and three junior college products to National Letters of Intent.
Arkansas’ 2025 signing class is No. 4 in Perfect Game’s recruiting rankings, marking the 10th consecutive year that Van Horn, assisted by Nate Thompson, Matt Hobbs and Bobby Wernes, has brought in a top 20 class in the publication’s annual recruiting rankings.
“Coach Thompson, Coach Hobbs and Coach Wernes spend countless hours evaluating talent and identifying great athletes who fit our program, desire to get better, want to develop and love to work hard,” Van Horn said. “This year’s signing class once again checks all those boxes. We’re excited to get this group to Baum-Walker Stadium and get to work.”
Arkansas’ 19-man signing class features eight pitchers, including seven right-handers and one left-hander, seven position players, including five infielders, one outfielder and one utility player, and four two-way players. This year’s group of Razorback signees hails from eight different states: Arkansas (8), Texas (4), Missouri (2), California (1), Georgia (1), Louisiana (1), Oklahoma (1) and Tennessee (1).
“Congratulations to all the members of our 2025 signing class,” Thompson, Arkansas’ recruiting coordinator, said. “We, as a staff, are fired up about each one of these young men choosing to make Arkansas their home. This is a talented and ultra-competitive group of athletes that is hardworking and passionate about winning and development.
“They’ve performed at a high level both on the mound and at the plate on the national stage, and they’re hungry to make an immediate impact upon arrival in Fayetteville. We can’t wait to see them in Razorback uniforms competing under the bright lights of Baum-Walker Stadium soon!”
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NamePositionHeightWeightB-THometownHigh School / Previous SchoolDenton BillerRHP6-4210R-RAgency, Mo.Mid-Buchanan HS / Johnson County CCTye BriscoeLHP/UTL6-0205L-LAbilene, TexasWylie HSMark BrisseyRHP6-3215R-RBatesville, Ark.Fayetteville HSCarson BrumbaughINF/RHP6-2195R-REdmond, Okla.Edmond Santa Fe HSLuke CornelisonINF/RHP6-1185R-RSpringdale, Ark.Har-Ber HSJaison DeLamarOF/RHP5-11205R-RFayetteville, Ark.Fayetteville HSIsaac GodardRHP6-3200R-RCedar Hill, TexasCedar Hill HS / McLennan CCSherman Johnson IIINF6-2185R-RConyers, Ga.Loganville HS / DBU / McLennan CCWalt JonesINF5-11185R-RAshdown, Ark.Ashdown HSPeyton LeeRHP6-5195R-RMaumelle, Ark.Maumelle HSJoey LorenziniLHP6-5215L-LRocklin, Calif.Rocklin HSJordan MartinRHP6-5220R-RJefferson City, Mo.Jefferson City HSCayden MitchellINF6-2205R-RArlington, TexasMansfield Timberview HSMcLane MoodyRHP6-7200R-RFort Smith, Ark.Northside HSAlexander PeckINF6-4195R-RFranklin, Tenn.University School of NashvilleCarter RutenbarUTL5-11195L-RMidlothian, TexasMidlothian Heritage HSLandon SchaeferINF6-3190R-RFayetteville, Ark.Fayetteville HSChristian TurnerOF6-0175L-RHaughton, La.Haughton HSGrant WrenRHP6-4200R-RMelbourne, Ark.Melbourne HS
Denton Biller
RHP | 6-4 | 210 | R-R | Agency, Mo. | Mid-Buchanan HS / Johnson County CC
Attends Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan., playing for head coach Eric Horner … In 2024, redshirted as a true freshman … Prior to Johnson County CC, was a four-year starter for coaches Rob Elms and Rob Davenport at Mid-Buchanan High School in Faucett, Mo. … Ranked by Perfect Game as a top 500 overall prospect and the No. 214 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2023 … Rated the No. 11 overall prospect and the No. 4 right-handed pitcher in Missouri by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 24 overall prospect and the No. 7 right-handed pitcher in Missouri … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason All-American – Central Region Honorable Mention … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Central Region Honorable Mention … 2021 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … As a senior at Mid-Buchanan HS in 2023, hit .475 … As a junior in 2022, struck out 73 over 35.1 innings with a 0.79 ERA … Was also a three-time letterwinner in wrestling … Placed sixth at state in the 132-pound class in 2020, third in the 170-pound class in 2021 and runner-up in 182-pound class in 2022 … Three-time All-Academic All-State selection in wrestling … National Honor Society member.
Tye Briscoe
LHP/UTL | 6-0 | 205 | L-L | Abilene, Texas | Wylie HS
Attends Wylie High School in Abilene, Texas, playing for head coach Grant Martin … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 215 overall prospect and the No. 21 left-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 19 overall prospect and the No. 4 left-handed pitcher in Texas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 108 overall prospect and the No. 16 left-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 16 overall prospect and the No. 6 left-handed pitcher in Texas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Area Code Games participant … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas All-Region Second Team … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas Region Honorable Mention … 2021 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … As a junior at Wylie HS in 2024, named District 4-5A Offensive MVP … As a sophomore in 2022, earned second-team all-district honors.
Mark Brissey
RHP | 6-3 | 215 | R-R | Batesville, Ark. | Fayetteville HS
Attends Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Ark., playing for head coach Scott Gallagher … Previously attended Batesville High School in Batesville, Ark. … One of three Fayetteville HS attendees, along with OF Jaison DeLamar and INF Landon Schaefer, signed by the Razorbacks … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 220 overall prospect and the No. 63 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 5 overall prospect and the No. 3 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 156 overall prospect and the No. 50 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 2 overall prospect and the No. 1 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … 2023 Prep Baseball Report All-American Game participant … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention.
Carson Brumbaugh
INF/RHP | 6-2 | 195 | R-R | Edmond, Okla. | Edmond Santa Fe HS
Attends Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Okla., playing for head coach Kris Webb … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 61 overall prospect and the No. 22 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 3 shortstop in Oklahoma by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 25 overall prospect and the No. 10 overall shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 3 shortstop in Oklahoma by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Area Code Games participant … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – West All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – West Region Honorable Mention … 2023 Prep Baseball Report All-American Game participant … 2023 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … 2022 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … Father, Cliff, played in the MLB with the Texas Rangers and Colorado Rockies.
Luke Cornelison
INF/RHP | 6-1 | 185 | R-R | Springdale, Ark. | Har-Ber HS
Attends Har-Ber High School in Springdale, Ark., playing for head coach Dustin Helmkamp … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 241 overall prospect and the No. 16 third baseman in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 6 overall prospect and the No. 1 third baseman in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 377 overall prospect and the No. 79 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 8 overall prospect and the No. 2 shortstop in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention.
Jaison DeLamar
OF/RHP | 5-11 | 205 | R-R | Fayetteville, Ark. | Fayetteville HS
Attends Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Ark., playing for head coach Scott Gallagher … One of three Fayetteville HS attendees, along with RHP Mark Brissey and INF Landon Schaefer, signed by the Razorbacks … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 211 overall prospect and the No. 44 outfielder in the class of 2025 … Rated No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 1 outfielder in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 336 overall prospect and the No. 59 outfielder in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 7 overall prospect and the No. 1 overall outfielder in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … 2022 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … As a junior at Fayetteville HS in 2024, earned all-conference honors … As a sophomore in 2023, earned first-team all-conference recognition.
Isaac Godard
RHP | 6-3 | 200 | R-R | Cedar Hill, Texas | Cedar Hill HS / McLennan CC
Attends McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, playing for head coach Tyler Johnson … One of two McLennan CC attendees, along with INF Sherman Johnson II, signed by the Razorbacks … As a redshirt freshman in 2024, was a member of a Highlander squad that finished in second in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, claimed the Region V Championship, made an appearance in the JUCO World Series and earned an NJCAA Academic Team of the Year Honorable Mention selection … Made five appearances on the mound for the Highlanders, finishing with a 1.50 ERA and seven strikeouts … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2023 … Prior to McLennan CC, attended Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas, playing for head coach Travis Collins … Ranked by Perfect Game as a top 500 overall prospect and the No. 225 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2022 … Rated the No. 68 overall prospect and the No. 19 right-handed pitcher in Texas by Perfect Game … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas Region Honorable Mention.
Sherman Johnson II
INF | 6-2 | 185 | R-R | Conyers, Ga. | Loganville HS / DBU / McLennan CC
Attends McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, playing for head coach Tyler Johnson … One of two McLennan CC attendees, along with RHP Isaac Godard, signed by the Razorbacks … Began his collegiate career at Dallas Baptist, playing for head coach Dan Heefner … As a true freshman in 2024, played in two games … Prior to DBU, attended Loganville High School in Loganville, Ga., playing for head coach Bran Mills … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 253 overall prospect and the No. 54 shortstop in the class of 2023 … Rated the No. 24 overall prospect and the No. 7 shortstop in Georgia by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 67 overall prospect and the No. 10 shortstop in Georgia … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … 2021 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention … Helped lead Loganville HS to back-to-back state titles during his junior and senior seasons … Named the Class 5A Player of the Year in the state of Georgia as a senior in 2023 after batting .400 with four home runs, 45 RBI and 12 stolen bases … Tabbed a first-team all-state selection and was recognized as the County Player of the Year in 2023 … Also garnered first-team all-region and first-team all-county honors as a senior … Starred in basketball and won two state championships in 2022 and 2023 … Named a first-team all-region and first-team all-county selection in basketball in 2023.
Walt Jones
INF | 5-11 | 185 | R-R | Ashdown, Ark. | Ashdown HS
Attends Ashdown High School in Ashdown, Ark., playing for head coach Brandon Martindale … Ranked by Perfect Game as a top 500 overall prospect and the No. 129 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 11 overall prospect and the No. 2 shortstop in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 11 overall prospect and the No. 4 shortstop in Arkansas … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention … 2023 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant.
Peyton Lee
RHP | 6-5 | 195 | R-R | Maumelle, Ark. | Maumelle HS
Attends Maumelle High School in Maumelle, Ark., playing for head coach Chris Foor … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 134 overall prospect and the No. 31 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 2 overall prospect and the No. 1 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 148 overall prospect and the No. 47 right-handed in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Area Code Games participant … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention.
Joey Lorenzini
LHP | 6-5 | 215 | L-L | Rocklin, Calif. | Rocklin HS
Attends Rocklin High School in Rocklin, Calif., playing for head coach Matt Jones … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 184 overall prospect and the No. 16 left-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 34 overall prospect and the No. 1 left-handed pitcher in California by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 156 overall prospect and the No. 19 left-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 27 overall prospect and the No. 1 left-handed pitcher in California by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – California All-Region Second Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – California Region Honorable Mention.
Jordan Martin
RHP | 6-5 | 220 | R-R | Jefferson City, Mo. | Jefferson City HS
Attends Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Mo., playing for head coach Kyle Lasley … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 59 overall prospect and the No. 13 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 1 overall prospect and the No. 1 right-handed pitcher in Missouri by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 37 overall prospect and the No. 8 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 1 overall prospect and the No. 1 right-handed pitcher in Missouri by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 USA Baseball 18U National Team member … Competed for Team USA in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier Panama City, Panama … Pitched twice, including one start, and tossed a scoreless inning in relief against Venezuela … Struck out two in two innings of work against Puerto Rico in semifinal round … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Central All-Region First Team … 2024 Prep Baseball Report All-American Game participant … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Central All-Region Second Team … 2023 Prep Baseball Report All-American Game participant … 2022 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … As a junior at Jefferson City HS in 2024, earned all-state honorable mention recognition in addition to all-district honors and first-team all-conference praise.
Cayden Mitchell
INF | 6-2 | 205 | R-R | Arlington, Texas | Mansfield Timberview HS
Attends Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, playing for head coach Bobby Johnson … Ranked by Perfect Game as a top 500 overall prospect and the No. 29 third baseman in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 42 overall prospect and the No. 1 third baseman in Texas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 357 overall prospect and the No. 23 third baseman in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 34 overall prospect and the No. 1 third baseman in Texas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas All-Region Second Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas Region Honorable Mention … 2023 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … 2022 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … As a junior at Mansfield Timberview HS in 2024, named 8-5A District MVP and earned first-team all-state recognition.
McLane Moody
RHP | 6-7 | 200 | R-R | Fort Smith, Ark. | Northside HS
Attends Northside High School in Fort Smith, Ark., playing for head coach Will Hankins … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 205 overall prospect and the No. 56 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 238 overall prospect and the No. 79 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 6 overall prospect and the No. 5 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention …. 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention …. 2022 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant.
Alexander Peck
INF | 6-4 | 195 | R-R | Franklin, Tenn. | University School of Nashville
Attends University School of Nashville in Nashville, Tenn., playing for head coach Michael Gimblette … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 139 overall prospect and the No. 44 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 shortstop in Tennessee by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 116 overall prospect and the No. 39 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 3 shortstop in Tennessee by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Area Code Games participant … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast Region Honorable Mention … 2022 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant.
Carter Rutenbar
UTL | 5-11 | 195 | L-R | Midlothian, Texas | Midlothian Heritage HS
Attends Midlothian Heritage High School in Midlothian, Texas, playing for head coach Justin Blackwell … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 396 overall prospect and the No. 39 catcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 34 overall prospect and the No. 3 catcher in Texas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 207 overall prospect and the No. 13 catcher in the class of 2024 … Rated the No. 23 overall prospect and the No. 2 catcher in Texas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas All-Region Second Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas All-Region Second Team … 2023 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Texas Region Honorable Mention … Also plays football at Midlothian Heritage HS, starring at quarterback … As a junior in 2024, named to the All-Ellis County West All-Star Team and earned first-team all-district honors … As a sophomore in 2023, named District 8-5A Defensive MVP.
Landon Schaefer
INF | 6-3 | 190 | R-R | Fayetteville, Ark. | Fayetteville HS
Attends Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Ark., playing for head coach Scott Gallagher … One of three Fayetteville HS attendees, along with OF Jaison DeLamar and INF Landon Schaefer, signed by the Razorbacks … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 54 overall prospect and the No. 20 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 1 overall prospect and the No. 1 shortstop in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 67 overall prospect and the No. 23 shortstop in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 1 overall prospect and the No. 1 shortstop in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Area Code Games participant … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team … As a junior at Fayetteville HS in 2024, earned all-state, all-conference and all-tournament honors … As a sophomore in 2023, garnered all-state, all-conference and all-tournament recognition.
Christian Turner
OF | 6-0 | 175 | L-R | Haughton, La. | Haughton HS
Attends Haughton High School in Haughton, La., playing for head coach Glenn Maynor … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 343 overall prospect and the No. 72 outfielder in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 2 outfielder in Louisiana by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 277 overall prospect and the No. 49 outfielder in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 5 overall prospect and the No. 2 outfielder in Louisiana by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … As a junior at Haughton HS in 2023, named Shreveport Times All-City Player of the Year and earned a spot on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State Team … Also garnered first-team all-district honors … As a sophomore in 2022, earned second-team all-district recognition.
Grant Wren
RHP | 6-4 | 200 | R-R | Melbourne, Ark. | Melbourne HS
Attends Melbourne High School in Melbourne, Ark., playing for head coach Jeff Seay … Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 259 overall prospect and the No. 75 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 7 overall prospect and the No. 4 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Perfect Game … Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 218 overall prospect and the No. 73 right-handed pitcher in the class of 2025 … Rated the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 3 right-handed pitcher in Arkansas by Prep Baseball Report … 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region First Team … 2023 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American – Southeast All-Region Second Team.
(Last updated: 2024-11-26 12:30 PM)