The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

335. Damian Ruiz: Just Keep Smiling

May 18, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of the Hog Pod, Arkansas outfielder Damian Ruiz opens up about the winding road that brought him to Fayetteville — from being overlooked out of high school, to battling injuries, dominating at Lamar, and ultimately earning his shot in the SEC. Damian talks about the mindset behind his game, why he doesn't obsess over stats, the wild moment his foot got stuck in the outfield fence against Ole Miss, how he returned so quickly from a scary injury this year and why Arkansas instantly felt like home. It's a fun, honest conversation about confidence, resilience, pressure, and playing with joy.   --- The full video version of this episode is available exclusively on HogsPlus.com Follow us on social media! Twitter Facebook Instagram This episode of The Hog Pod is brought to you by South by Northwest Hospitality

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