University of Houston Athletics
Dakota Dill- Baseball Player of the Week
5/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
May 3, 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 outfielder Dakota Dill. The Spring, Texas native has seen the majority of action this season as a pinch hitter but has provided a spark off the bench for the Cougars. He scored a run as a pinch runner against Arizona State earlier in the season and recorded an RBI pinch hit against UCF on March 28. Dill's first career start came at designated hitter against UTSA on April 13.
Get to know No. 11 Dakota Dill
Why did you come to Houston?
The great coaches, the family atmosphere and the tradition.
What is your favorite part about the game?
The it takes every player on the team to be successful and it's a true team sport.
What has been your favorite moment in a Cougar uniform?
Getting a hit in my first at bat in the scrimmage against Blinn College.
What is your major and why did you choose it? What are your plans after UH?
Sports Broadcasting. I love sports and broadcasting is fun and you get to go to a lot of cool places and hopefully one day I will work for ESPN.
What is one food you can't live without?
Steak
What is on TV show you can watch over and over?
Jersey Shore
What are the most played songs on your IPOD?
Stockyards- Casey Donahew Band
In The Air Tonight- Phil Collins
I'm Goin' In- Lil' Wayne
Gettin' You Home- Chris Young
TNT- AC/DC
What was the last book that you read? Was it for business or pleasure?
The Bible. Pleasure
Is there any player that you try to mold your game after?
Grady Sizemore because he's a great outfielder and hitter and I like the way he plays the game.
What is your favorite non-baseball sport?
Football because I played it all through high school and I love the competition.
What is one memory that you won't forget after your time at Houston?
The friendships and the experiences.
