University of Houston Athletics
Alumni Game, Fan Appreciation Day Sunday Feb. 5
1/27/2023 1:33:00 PM | Baseball
Inflatables, Autographs, Concession and Baseball
HOUSTON – The Houston baseball program announced that it will host its annual Alumni Game on Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. in coordination with Fan Appreciation Day.Â
Alumni registration begins at 10:00 a.m. The game will feature the alumni as well as the current roster. First pitch will be at 1 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Admission is free. Inflatables will be set up down the first base line while fans will be able to secure the official 2023 season poster.
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Postgame, fans can grab autographs while kids will have the opportunity to run the bases.
SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. – Alumni registration
10:45 a.m. – Alumni batting practice begins
1:00 p.m. – First pitch
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their 2023 season at Schroeder Park with a three-game series against Cal from Feb. 17-19. Houston opens American Conference play hosting East Carolina on March 31.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
The baseball program is coming off a turnaround season posting a 37-24 record and finishing third in the league while also making it to the American Championship title game. The 2022 team led The American in hits and finished second in batting average and saves and set a program record with a .984 fielding percentage.
The Cougars return Buster Posey Award semifinalist Anthony Tulimero, Brooks Wallace Award semifinalist Ian McMillan, Gold Glove finalist Zach Arnold and all-conference honoree Brandon Uhse with head coach Todd Whitting entering his 13th season at the helm.
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Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.Â
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