Jackson picks up another preseason honor

Arkansas relief pitcher Zach Jackson celebrates after striking out Tim Arakawa, the final Oklahoma State batter of the ninth inning, of an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, May 30, 2015. Arkansas won 7-5. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Arkansas' Zach Jackson was named to a third preseason all-American team Monday.

The right-handed pitcher was a first-team selection by D1Baseball, adding to his first-team recognition by Perfect Game and Louisville Slugger.

As a sophomore, Jackson was a dominant closer, posting a 5-1 record with nine saves and a 2.10 ERA and earning first-team all-SEC honors. He also had 89 strikeouts in only 60 innings.

He retired 11 straight Missouri State batters in Game 3 of the super regional to pick up the save and send the Razorbacks to the College World Series.

Jackson is considered a top prospect for the upcoming MLB Draft, as well. D1Baseball rates him as the 24th-best college prospect, while Baseball America has him at No. 26.

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has said that Jackson will have an opportunity to earn a spot in the Razorbacks' starting rotation in 2016, but could also remain the team's closer.

The Razorbacks open the season with a three-game series against Central Michigan beginning Feb. 19.