Michael Malki commits to Arkansas baseball from Cal Bakersfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Michael Malki, a right-handed pitcher from Cal Bakersfield, has committed to Arkansas baseball, announced on June 17. Malki had a standout season, going 11-0 with a 3.12 ERA, striking out 111 batters across 75 innings. He is the most productive pitcher in Arkansas' 2026 transfer class and adds to a growing list of recruits. Malki's commitment marks the seventh pitcher to join the Razorbacks this offseason. Arkansas faces the challenge of keeping Malki, who is draft-eligible, from pursuing a professional contract before the upcoming season.
- •Malki is a right-handed pitcher from Cal Bakersfield.
- •He posted an 11-0 record with a 3.12 ERA in 2026.
- •Arkansas baseball announced his commitment on June 17.
- •Malki is the seventh pitcher added to Arkansas this offseason.
- •The Razorbacks hope to retain Malki despite his draft eligibility.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Big West ace Michael Malki commits to Arkansas baseball as potential weekend starter
"Arkansas baseball may have just added a weekend starter. Cal Bakersfield ace Michael Malki committed to the Razorbacks Wednesday night.
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