

Six former Hogs have now won a World Series ring. Stanek, who pitched for head coach Dave Van Horn and the Razorbacks from 2011-13, broke Houston’s reliever record for the lowest ERA in a single season, posting a minuscule 1.15 ERA over 54.2 innings out of the bullpen during the 2022 regular season.

He pitched in two games against Philadelphia, totaling two strikeouts during the World Series.

Stanek made four appearances out of the bullpen for Houston during the 2022 postseason, striking out six over three scoreless innings. Stanek is the second Razorback in as many years to win an MLB title after pitcher Drew Smyly won the World Series as a member of the Atlanta Braves last season.ĪN ARKANSAS RAZORBACK IS A WORLD SERIES CHAMPION! /StWCsCek1Q Pitcher Ryne Stanek helped the Houston Astros take down the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win this year’s Commissioner’s Trophy. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second year in a row, an Arkansas Razorback is a World Series champion.
