University of Houston Athletics
Davis Tabbed a Preseason All-American
1/31/2017 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
NCBWA PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
DALLAS, Texas -- Houston Baseball sophomore slugger Joe Davis was tabbed a Preseason All-American by NCBWA as the organization named the first baseman to the Second Team announced Tuesday.
This preseason nod by NCBWA is the second preseason All-America honor for the Austin, Texas native after being named to the third team by Collegiate Baseball.
Davis is one of only seven underclassman named to the NCBWA All-America First or Second Teams and is the only underclassman infielder named among the top two teams.
The sophomore represented Houston in the College Home Run Derby in Omaha last summer, finishing second in the contest as a true freshman.
ABOUT DAVIS
Davis returns to the Cougars for his second season and has already gained national attention, being tabbed as the American Preseason Player of the Year. He returns after one of the most historic freshman campaigns in Houston Baseball history where he earned American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year honors and was an All-American and five-time Freshman All-American award winner following last season.
The Austin, Texas native broke the Houston all-time freshman record in home runs (14) and RBI (58), while tying the doubles record (17). Davis finished second on the team with a .331 average and led Houston with 25 multi-hit games and 12 multi-RBI games.
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION | CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Houston Baseball 2017 season tickets are still on sale as low as $99, and fans are encouraged to secure their ticket to all 29 home games at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park this upcoming season by purchasing today.
Season tickets for 29 regular-season home games at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park are available for $200 for the reserved chairback seating on the lower level of the concourse at the stadium.
For the third straight year, the additional "Reserved 2" seating option for the 2017 season is available as fans can purchase an assigned seat in sections 200, 201 and 202 for $150.
All 2016 season ticket members should have received an email regarding the renewal process for 2017.
General admission seating will run in sections 203-209 and are available for $99 for the entire season.
The 2017 `30 Ticket Flex Plan' provides 30 general admission tickets that you can use in a variety of ways. You can use all 30 tickets for one game, a ticket for each home game of the season or any combination in-between.
General Admission season tickets start for as low as $99 (30 home games/$3.30 per ticket), while Reserved season tickets start at only $150 (30 home games/$5.00 per ticket).
SEASON LONG PROMOTIONS
Along with group options, Houston Baseball has announced three season-long promotions that will be in affect during the 2017 season at home. CLICK HERE for more information.
FRIDAY FRENZY | Every Friday night at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park ($1 popcorn, $2 hot dogs, $3 sodas, $4 beer)
SUNDAY KIDS DAY | Every Sunday at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park, kids will be able to run the bases following the game and enjoy postgame autographs
$2 MIDWEEKS | $2 tickets and $2 hot dogs every Tuesday and Wednesday home game
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston will enter the 2017 season with a roster that features 21 newcomers, 15 of which are true freshmen. The Cougars return 12 from the 2016 season, led by All-American and American Rookie of the Year Joe Davis.
Also back for Houston is junior starting pitcher and Preseason All-American Seth Romero, junior outfielder Corey Julks, junior catcher Connor Wong, junior infielder Connor Hollis and freshman All-American pitchers from a year ago Mitch Ullom and Trey Cumbie.
The Cougars were selected to finish second in the 2017 American Athletic Conference Preseason Poll and are preseason nationally ranked at No. 20 by Perfect Game. Davis was named Preseason American Player of the Year and was joined on the American's Preseason Team with Julks and Romero.
A year ago, Houston notched its fourth straight 35+ win season under seventh-year head coach Todd Whitting and advanced to the American Championship final for the third straight year. The Cougars finished with a record of 36-23 overall and a 23-9 mark at home, while also capturing the Silver Glove Series for the third straight year with a 2-1 record over Rice in 2016.
FAN APPRECIATION DAY
Want a sneak peek of your Houston Baseball team before Opening Night on Feb. 17? Join us at Noon on Saturday, February 11 for Fan Appreciation Day and Alumni Game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as gates open at 10 a.m. All information on the day's activities can be found at UHCougars.com/Basefanday.
Gates open at 10 a.m. and fans are encouraged to register for the event, which is free of charge, in order to be placed in our prize drawings each inning. All fans that register will be entered in to win a variety of Houston Baseball prizes, including but not limited to autographed memorabilia, tickets to home games and more. Winners must be present at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park when their name is called in order to receive their prize.
To register, CLICK HERE (or sign into your account) if you are a current season ticket member or you can also visit UHCougars.com/Basefanday .
The Alumni Game will feature your 2017 Cougars vs. a roster of former standouts. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to watch batting practice, which begins at 10 a.m.
ABOUT THE 2017 SCHEDULE
The Cougars are set to host 29 home games at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park with Opening Weekend set for Feb 17-19 in a three-team home event featuring Houston, Nicholls State, and Wake Forest.
NUMBERS OF NOTE
1 -- 2017 will mark the first time competing in the Kleberg Bank College Classic in Corpus Christi, Texas
2 -- Cougars to play two games at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, TX (Rice, Sam Houston State)
3 -- Houston has won the Silver Glove Series vs. Rice three straight seasons
8 -- 2017 schedule features eight home midweek games
12 -- The Cougars will open at home for the 12th consecutive season on Feb. 17-19
14 -- Houston will play 14 of its first 20 games at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park
17 -- Under Todd Whitting, the Cougars are 17-1 during Opening Weekend the last six seasons
29 -- Houston is set to play 29 home games at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park
121 -- The Cougars have won 121 home games under Whitting since 2011
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