FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas picked up a baseball commitment from an in-state infielder Friday.
Bentonville first baseman Tyler Johnson chose the Razorbacks over an offer from Wichita State.
Johnson, who bats and throws left-handed, had a .375 batting average with 2 home runs and 22 RBI as a sophomore. He also drew 18 walks and had an on-base percentage of .526.
"How exciting for that guy," Bentonville coach Todd Abbott said. "This is a great chance for him to continue his education and play right here in his backyard, and play in the SEC for a good team like Arkansas.
"I'm super excited for Tyler. He's an outstanding young man with a great work ethic."
Johnson is the 12th commitment for the Razorbacks in the class of 2018, according to a database at HogNation.net. He is the third in-state commitment in the class, alongside Greenwood pitcher Connor Noland and Little Rock Catholic pitcher Evan Hiatt.
Verbal commitments are non-binding.