For all the 2021 Razorbacks accomplished, they fell short of the College World Series, getting toppled by an extremely good and extremely hot NC State team in super regionals.

In the college baseball world, fall is the time to turn the page, start fresh and move forward, regardless of whether the previous spring ended with a last-place finish, a heart-breaking defeat one win shy of Omaha, or a national title. In that respect, Arkansas is no different from any other program in college baseball. But what separates the Hogs from most other programs is that they have the talent to make a run at championships just about every year — and that’s particularly the case heading into 2022. This Arkansas club is simply loaded, and it will enter the season as one of the favorites to win it all next June. And sure, talking about national titles in October can feel a little silly — but sky-high expectations come with the territory at a place like Arkansas. And those expectations certainly feel warranted when it comes to these Hogs.

For starters, Arkansas brings back one of the very best...