The father and son duo of the Diamond Hogs

OMAHA, Nebr. (KNWA/KFTA) – When the Razorbacks hit a home run, the huddle includes at least two people: the home run hitter and the bat boy.

Meet Gage Goodwin, the newly turned 11-year-old that has become synonymous with Razorback baseball. His father, Clay, has been with the program for 18 years serving as the director of operations.

“I started being the bat boy in 2022,” Gage told PTN this morning.

“There was a couple of practices he would come,” his dad Clay said. “He was a couple of years younger, so it was tough to have him in the dugout. But he, he started doing it full time I believe in ’23.”

Gage made headlines earlier this season helping his favorite player, Cam Kozeal, learn how to play first base. June marks the second trip for this father-son duo to the Men’s College Baseball world series. In 2025, Gage has a different perspective of what it takes to get to Omaha.

He’s traveled with the team for most of the season and has been with the guys every step of the way since the SEC Tournament in Hoover back in May.

Weeks like this are rare, the Razorbacks haven’t been to Omaha in three years. 2022, was the last time the Goodwins were also in Nebraska. Clay doesn’t take any of these moments for granted.

“It’s been special for me having him around. But, you know, the biggest thing for me is he loves being around the coaches embrace them,” Clay added. “He’s been a Razorback his whole life. So, it’s special to have him around.”

For Gage, he’ll have the memories of the weekend for a very long time.

“We made it to Omaha,” Gage added. “How good of a team we are.”

Father’s Day is special to the Goodwin household. Afterall, it is Gage’s birthday. What better way to celebrate than practice with your dad, and the team you have been around your whole life.

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