University of Houston Athletics
M.P. Cokinos- Baseball Player of the Week
4/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
April 20, 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 freshman catcher M.P. Cokinos. The Houston native has started the last five games at catcher but has played the majority of the season as the designated hitter. He is tied for the team lead with four home runs and is third with 23 RBIs. Cokinos was named to the Houston College Classic All-Tournament Team earlier this season after tying the tournament's single-game record with five RBIs. That total is a career-high for the freshman.
Get to know No. 38 M.P. Cokinos
Why did you come to Houston?
To play baseball for my hometown.
What is your favorite part about the game?
The fans.
What has been your favorite moment in a Cougar uniform?
Going to M.D. Anderson and spending the day with the kids.
What is your major and why did you choose it? What are your plans after UH?
I am currently undecided but I want to be successful in something.
What is one food you can't live without?
Mexican food.
What is on TV show you can watch over and over?
Baseball Tonight
What are the most played songs on your IPOD?
New Years Day- Charlie Robinson
Simple Man- Lynard Skynard
The Time Around- Cross Canadian Ragweed
Long Way To Mexico- Roger Creager
Small Town Blues- Paul Eason
What was the last book that you read? Was it for business or pleasure?
Plugger. Pleasure
Is there any player that you try to mold your game after?
Manny Ramirez because he plays "prue" baseball.
What is your favorite non-baseball sport?
Football.
What is one memory that you won't forget after your time at Houston?
Fishing under the lights with the boys on the team.
