University of Houston Athletics
Austin Gracey- Baseball Player of the Week
4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
April 15, 2010
HOUSTON - Each week during the 2010 season, the University of Houston baseball team will feature one member of its team as the Player of the Week. The goal of having a Player of the Week is to give fans a chance to get to know the Cougars off the field.
This week's featured player is sophomore infielder Austin Gracey. The Spring, Texas, native tied the UH single-game record with three home runs against UTSA on April 13. He also recorded a career-high seven RBIs. Gracey has seen a majority of action this season at third base after transferring to UH from Cisco Junior College. He is batting .270 on the year with two doubles, a triple and four home runs. His 19 RBIs are tied for the third highest total on the team.
Get to know No. 30 Austin Gracey
Why did you come to Houston?
To play baseball.
What is your favorite part about the game?
That it is a very hard game and also the close calls at home plate.
What has been your favorite moment in a Cougar uniform?
The video board interviews.
What is your major and why did you choose it? What are your plans after UH?
Psychology. Hopefully I will get to play baseball or be involved with sports in some way.
What is one food you can't live without?
Pizza
What is on TV show you can watch over and over?
Family Guy
What are the most played songs on your IPOD?
Big Green Tractor- Jason Aldean
Amarillo Sky- Jason Aldean
Good Morning- Chamillionair
Watch Over You- Alter Bridge
Sunday Best- Augustana
What was the last book that you read? Was it for business or pleasure?
Redwall. School.
Is there any player that you try to mold your game after?
David Eckstein. He gives his all even though he is a very small guy.
What is your favorite non-baseball sport?
Basketball because it is a fast-paced and action packed.
What is one memory that you won't forget after your time at Houston?
When we win the College World Series.
