2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball team

The 2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball team represented Arkansas State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Red Wolves played their home games at Tomlinson Stadium–Kell Field and were led by thirteenth–year head coach Tommy Raffo. They were members of the Sun Belt Conference.

2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record19–30 (10–14 SBC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Rick Guarno
  • Rowdy Hardy
Home stadiumTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field
2021 Sun Belt Conference baseball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
East Division
South Alabama  x‍‍‡‍y 15–9 .62536–22 .621
Georgia Southern  ‍‍‍ 14–10 .58334–23 .596
Troy  ‍‍‍ 13–11 .54227–26 .509
Appalachian State  ‍‍‍ 11–10 .52421–31 .404
Georgia State  ‍‍‍ 12–12 .50018–37 .327
Coastal Carolina  ‍‍‍ 9–12 .42927–24 .529
West Division
Louisiana  x‍‍‍ 13–11 .54232–23 .582
UT Arlington  ‍‍‍ 13–11 .54227–30 .474
Louisiana–Monroe  ‍‍‍ 11–13 .45826–26 .500
Little Rock  ‍‍‍ 11–13 .45821–30 .412
Arkansas State  ‍‍‍ 10–14 .41719–30 .388
Texas State  ‍‍‍ 9–15 .37521–36 .368
x – Division champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of June 7, 2021[1]
Rankings from D1Baseball

Preseason

Signing Day Recruits

[2]

Player Hometown Previous Team
Pitchers
Sawyer Bentley Jonesboro, Arkansas Jonesboro HS
Kyler Carmack Cabot, Arkansas Cabot HS
Cooper Pieri Jonesboro, Arkansas Gosnell HS
Hitters
Wil French Jonesboro, Arkansas Valley View HS
Jackson Harris Texarkana, Arkansas Arkansas HS
Ty Gordon Nashville, Arkansas Nashville HS
Daedrick Cail Marion, Arkansas Marion HS
Dawson Chester Pocahontas, Arkansas Pocahontas HS

Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll

The Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 15, 2021 and the Red Wolves were picked to finish sixth in the West Division with 13 votes.[3]

Coaches poll (West)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Texas State65 (6)
2UT Arlington58 (4)
3Louisiana52 (2)
4Little Rock33
5Louisiana–Monroe27
6Arkansas State13

Preseason All-Sun Belt Team & Honors
  • Aaron Funk (LR, Pitcher)
  • Jordan Jackson (GASO, Pitcher)
  • Conor Angel (LA, Pitcher)
  • Wyatt Divis (UTA, Pitcher)
  • Lance Johnson (TROY, Pitcher)
  • Caleb Bartolero (TROY, Catcher)
  • William Sullivan (TROY, 1st Base)
  • Luke Drumheller (APP, 2nd Base)
  • Drew Frederic (TROY, Shortstop)
  • Cooper Weiss (CCU, 3rd Base)
  • Ethan Wilson (USA, Outfielder)
  • Parker Chavers (CCU, Outfielder)
  • Rigsby Mosley (TROY, Outfielder)
  • Eilan Merejo (GSU, Designated Hitter)
  • Andrew Beesly (ULM, Utility)

Roster
2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves roster
 

Pitchers

  • 13 Walker Williams - Freshman
  • 16 Brandon Anderson - Senior
  • 17 Jared Wilson - Senior
  • 18 Will Nash - Senior
  • 20 Carter Holt - Junior
  • 21 Jack Jumper - Senior
  • 23 Will Gross - Freshman
  • 24 Max Charlton - Freshman
  • 25 Phillip Bryant - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 27 Kollin Stone - Senior
  • 28 Josh Albat - Sophomore
  • 29 Max Gehler - Senior
  • 30 Tyler Jeans - Freshman
  • 31 Jaden Woolbright - Freshman
  • 33 Brandon Hudson - Freshman
  • 35 Andrew McGlynn - Junior
  • 36 Zech Jarrard - Senior
  • 37 Will Gilmer - Junior
  • 39 Jake Algee - Sophomore
  • 40 Tristan Camp - Sophomore
  • 41 Bryce Bartlett - Senior'
  

Catchers

  • 8 Parker Rowland - Sophomore
  • 11 Brandon Hager - Freshman
  • 19 John Hoskyn - Sophomore

Infielders

  • 3 Garrett Olson - Sophomore
  • 4 Jared Toler - Freshman
  • 6 Blake McCutchen - Senior
  • 9 Ben Klutts - Senior
  • 10 Jacob Hager - Freshman
  • 15 Liam Hicks - Senior
  • 26 Jake Gish - Sophomore
  • 32 Sky-lar Culver - Senior
  • 38 Will Huber - Junior

Outfielders

  • 1 Eli Davis - Junior
  • 2 Drew Tipton - Senior
  • 5 Tyler Duncan - Senior
  • 7 Andrew Leggo - Senior
  • 12 Brandon Ulmer - Sophomore
  • 14 Sam Fagan - Freshman
  • 34 Jaylon Deshazier - Senior

Coaching staff
2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves coaching staff
  • Tommy Raffo – Head Coach – 13th year
  • Ricky Guarno – Assistant Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator – 4th year
  • Rowdy Hardy – Assistant Head Coach and Pitching Coach – 4th year
  • Zach George – Volunteer Assistant Coach – 1st year

Schedule and results
Legend
 Arkansas State win
 Arkansas State loss
 Postponement/Cancelation/Suspensions
BoldArkansas State team member
2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball game log
Regular season (18-29)
February (0-3)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
Feb. 24at No. 1 Ole MissSwayze Field • Oxford, MSL 1-12McDaniel (1-0)Jumper (0-1)NoneSECN+2,6350-1
Feb. 26UT MartinTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARGame canceled due to inclement fog conditions in Jonesboro
Feb. 27UT MartinTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 5-21Cannon (1-0)Jumper (0-2)None3020-2
Feb. 27UT MartinTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 5-8 (5 inns. - Rain)Wohlbold (1-1)Nash (0-1)None3020-3
March (5-11)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
Mar. 2at Murray StateReagan Field • Murray, KYL 6-9Jones (1-0)Charlton (0-1)Holden (2)1030-4
Mar. 5at Abilene ChristianCrutcher Scott Field • Abilene, TXL 3-26Chirpich (2-0)Jarrard (0-1)None1430-5
Mar. 6at Abilene ChristianCrutcher Scott Field • Abilene, TXL 5-6 (10 inns.)Riley (3-0)Stone (0-1)None2280-6
Mar. 7at Abilene ChristianCrutcher Scott Field • Abilene, TXL 4-9Huffling (2-0)Anderson (0-1)None2380-7
Mar. 9Missouri StateTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 10-2Nash (1-1)Buckner (1-2)Jumper (1)ESPN+3411-7
Mar. 10Missouri StateTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 7-3Gilmer (1-0)Viertel (0-2)NoneESPN+2072-7
Mar. 14at OklahomaL. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park • Norman, OKW 15-14Williams (1-0)Olds (0-2)Stone (1)7293-7
Mar. 14at OklahomaL. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park • Norman, OKL 1-9Bennett (2-1)Holt (0-1)None7293-8
Mar. 15at OklahomaL. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park • Norman, OKL 6-12Abram (1-0)Anderson (0-2)None4943-9
Mar. 19at Appalachian StateBeaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium • Boone, NCL 4-5Tuthill (2-2)Nash (1-2)Hall (2)ESPN+2203-100-1
Mar. 20at Appalachian StateBeaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium • Boone, NCL 3-8Martinez (3-2)Holt (0-2)NoneESPN+2203-110-2
Mar. 21at Appalachian StateBeaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium • Boone, NCL 2-12 (7 inns)Hall (3-0)Anderson (0-3)NoneESPN+2153-120-3
Mar. 23Murray StateTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 3-1Hudson (1-0)Gardner (0-4)Stone (2)1884-12
Mar. 26at IllinoisDuffy Bass Field • Normal, ILL 3-6Johnson (1-0)Charlton (0-2)Salata (1)ESPN+4-13
Mar. 27at Illinois StateDuffy Bass Field • Normal, ILL 9-10Burns (1-0)Anderson (0-4)Salata (2)ESPN+4-14
Mar. 28at Illinois StateDuffy Bass Field • Normal, ILW 13-6Williams (2-0)Gilmore (0-1)NoneESPN+5-14
April (7-8)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
Apr. 1Little RockTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 10-2Hudson (2-0)Funk (0-3)Jumper (2)ESPN+4056-141-3
Apr. 2Little RockTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 4-0Jeans (1-0)Arnold (3-3)NoneESPN+4227-142-3
Apr. 3Little RockTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 10-6Holt (1-2)DeCooman (0-2)NoneESPN+5108-143-3
Apr. 6Central ArkansasTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARGame Postponed due to COVID-19 protocol
Apr. 9at LouisianaM. L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park • Lafayette, LAL 3-10Arrighetti (6-1)Jeans (1-1)Talley (5)ESPN+9008-153-4
Apr. 10at LouisianaM. L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park • Lafayette, LAL 0-9Cooke (4-2)Nash (1-3)NoneESPN+8518-163-5
Apr. 11at LouisianaM. L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park • Lafayette, LAW 16-11Jumper (1-2)Christie (1-1)Stone (3)7829-164-5
Apr. 13at No. 4 Mississippi StateDudy Noble Field, Polk–DeMent Stadium • Mississippi State, MSL 10-18Smith (1-0)Algee (0-1)NoneSECN+2,4479-17
Apr. 16UT ArlingtonTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 5-7King (2-0)Algee (0-2)Wong (5)ESPN+4159-184-6
Apr. 17UT ArlingtonTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 2-9Bullard (6-2)Nash (1-4)NoneESPN+3569-194-7
Apr. 18UT ArlingtonTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 5-3Holt (2-2)Moffat (3-2)Stone (4)ESPN+30710-195-7
Apr. 20at Central ArkansasBear Stadium • Conway, ARL 3-5Shoultz (1-0)Albat (0-1)Cleveland (6)24510-20
Apr. 23at Texas StateBobcat Ballpark • San Marcos, TXL 4-11Leigh (3-5)Hudson (2-1)NoneESPN+70010-215-8
Apr. 24at Texas StateBobcat Ballpark • San Marcos, TXL 5-6Stivors (2-2)Stone (0-2)NoneESPN+70010-225-9
Apr. 25at Texas StateBobcat Ballpark • San Marcos, TXW 12-1Holt (3-2)Dixon (0-1)Jumper (3)ESPN+70011-226-9
Apr. 30at Austin PeayRaymond C. Hand Park • Clarksville, TNW 12-7Hudson (3-1)Brown (3-1)None20612-22
May (6–7)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
May 1at Austin PeayRaymond C. Hand Park • Clarksville, TNW 11-5Nash (2-4)Martinez (2-5)None27213-22
May 2at Austin PeayRaymond C. Hand Park • Clarksville, TNW 9-4Anderson (1-4)O'Shoney (0-5)None20714-22
May 4at No. 12 Ole MissSwayze Field • Oxford, MSL 12-15Mallitz (4-1)Jeans (1-2)Diamond (1)SECN6,68214-23
May 7Georgia SouthernTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 6-1Hudson (4-1)Owens (6-1)NoneESPN+34615-237-9
May 8Georgia SouthernTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 4-0Nash (3-4)Dollander (4-2)Jumper (4)ESPN+45716-238-9
May 8Georgia SouthernTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 2-3Jackson (3-6)Holt (3-3)Jones (14)ESPN+45716-248-10
May 11at No. 1 ArkansasBaum–Walker Stadium • Fayetteville, ARL 4-8Lockhart (2-2)Jeans (1-3)NoneSECN+7,64516-25
May 14at TroyRiddle–Pace Field • Troy, ALL 4-12Gainous (8-4)Hudson (4-2)NoneESPN+83416-268-11
May 15at TroyRiddle–Pace Field • Troy, ALL 1-3Ortiz (6-4)Nash (3-5)Oates (5)ESPN+86616-278-12
May 16at TroyRiddle–Pace Field • Troy, ALW 9-5Holt (4-3)Witcher (6-3)NoneESPN+81617-279-12
May 20Louisiana–MonroeTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARW 12-6Hudson (5-2)Barlow (7-5)NoneESPN+34318-2710-12
May 21Louisiana–MonroeTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 7-10Wepf (2-0)Nash (3-6)Orton (8)ESPN+55718-2810-13
May 22Louisiana–MonroeTomlinson Stadium–Kell Field • Jonesboro, ARL 4-6Lien (4-2)Jeans (1-4)Orton (9)ESPN+41718-2910-14
Post-season (1–1)
SBC Tournament (1–1)
Date Opponent Seed/Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record Tournament record
May 25vs. (3E) Troy(5W)Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium • Montgomery, ALW 9-6Stone (1-2)Oates (3-2)NoneESPN+19-291-0
May 27vs. (2W) UT Arlington(5W)Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium • Montgomery, ALL 3-8Tavera (3-4)Hudson (5-3)NoneESPN+19-301-1
Schedule Source:[4]

*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the D1Baseball poll.

Postseason

Conference accolades
  • Player of the Year: Mason McWhorter – GASO
  • Pitcher of the Year: Hayden Arnold – LR
  • Freshman of the Year: Garrett Gainous – TROY
  • Newcomer of the Year: Drake Osborn – LA
  • Coach of the Year: Mark Calvi – USA

References:[5]

References
  1. "Sun Belt Conference baseball standings". D1Baseball.com. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  2. "Inks Eight to NLI". Arkansas State University. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. Conference, Sun Belt. "Sun Belt Conference Announces 2021 Baseball Preseason Honors". sunbeltsports.org. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  4. "Reveals 2021 Schedule". Arkansas State University. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  5. "Sun Belt Announces 2021 Baseball All-Conference Teams & Postseason Awards". sunbeltsports.org. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
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