Kurt Davidson (2018) - Hall of Fame - University of Akron Athletics

Kurt Davidson

Induction:
2018
Class:
2008

2005-08
Catcher • First Baseman

A two-time first-team All-MAC selection (2007, 2008), second-team All-MAC (2006) pick, and a 2007 All-Mideast Region second team honoree, Kurt Davidson started every game in his career (201). The Zips’ catcher and first baseman was the recipient of the 2006 Joe Thomas Award for the highest batting average.

The three-time team MVP (2006, 2007, 2008), Davidson holds the Zips’ career records for home runs (41), RBI (180), and total bases (430). He also stands No. 2 in career at-bats (807), No. 3 in hits (253), and No. 3 in doubles (52). Davidson holds two spots on the single-season list for home runs– No. 2 with 12 and No. 8 with 10 home runs.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in communications in 2009 and started his coaching career at Akron (2009-11). Currently an assistant baseball coach at Walsh, Davidson resides in Canton, Ohio.

“My University of Akron experience taught me so many lessons during my time. Not only did the campus change during my time, so did I. I became a better student, better player, and better person by being at U of A. Pat Bangtson, Anne Jorgensen, and Kevin O’Connor facilitated this growth. Without being a Zip and forming these relationships with my teammates, coaches, support staff, and professors I would not be the person I am today.