Arkansas SS Wehiwa Aloy Wins 2025 Golden Spikes Award

Wehiwa Aloy, the shortstop for the University of Arkansas baseball team, won the 2025 Golden Spikes Award, recognizing him as the top amateur baseball player in the nation. Aloy is the third Razorback to earn this prestigious honor, joining Andrew Benintendi and Kevin Kopps, and marks the fifth consecutive winner from the Southeastern Conference. He had an outstanding season, batting .350 with 21 home runs, 68 RBIs, and only five errors in 229 chances, while leading Arkansas to the College World Series semifinals. The award, voted on by national baseball media, professional personnel, and previous winners, highlights both exceptional on-field performance and exemplary sportsmanship. Aloy's achievement follows a season where he was named SEC player of the year and earned All-American honors from multiple publications. His success adds to a legacy of Golden Spikes winners who have gone on to achieve major league accolades, including Rookie of the Year and MVP honors.