University of Houston Athletics
Taylor Hammack- Baseball Player of the Week
4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
April 5, 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 junior pitcher Taylor Hammack. The Angleton, Texas native is second on the team in innings pitched with 30.1. He posts a 3.56 ERA and has 24 strikeouts. Hammack made the start against San Francisco earlier this season, going five innings, allowing three runs with five strikeouts. In addition, he has made 12 appearances on the mound, including two against Rice this past weekend.
Get to know No. 18 Taylor Hammack
Why did you come to Houston?
To have the opportunity for something big.
What is your favorite part about the game?
I love the competition.
What has been your favorite moment in a Cougar uniform?
Winning the 2008 Conference USA Championship.
What is your major and why did you choose it?
Sports Administration because I want to become a coach.
What is one food you can't live without?
Crawfish
What is on TV show you can watch over and over?
Sports Center
What are the most played songs on your IPOD?
Right Where I Need to Be- Gary Allen
Wheels- Foo Fighters
Super Star- Lupe Fiasco
It Just Comes Natural- George Strait
Pardon Me- Incubus
What was the last book that you read? Was it for business or pleasure?
Heart of a Champion. Pleasure.
Is there any player that you try to mold your game after?
Josh Beckett. I like how he approaches the game.
What is your favorite non-baseball sport?
Football. I love the contact.
What is one memory that you won't forget after your time at Houston?
The stories in the locker room.
