The University of Akron Athletics
Davidson Recognized By College Baseball Foundation
May 16 | Baseball
May 16, 2006
AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron sophomore catcher/first baseman Kurt Davidson (North Canton, Ohio/Hoover) was one of 39 players recognized on the National Honor Roll presented by the College Baseball Foundation, which was released on Tuesday.
Recently named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Week, Davidson put forth one of the best efforts nationally against Pittsburgh and the Mid-American Conference's top team, Kent State. He guided the Zips to a 2-1 record over the week as the Zips continue to finish the 2006 season strong.
Davidson led the team with a .545 batting average (6-for-11), with three walks, two grand slams, a double and 11 RBIs as the Zips went 2-1. In Akron's win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday, May 9, Davidson went 2-for-4 with six RBIs, including the game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the eighth to put the Zips up a run.
Against Kent State, Davidson once again hit the eventual game-winning grand slam in the seventh inning giving Akron a three-run lead, which they would hold on to and win 8-6. He went 3-for-4 in the game, with a walk and a double to go with his 12th home run, while also driving in six runs. His 12th home run ties two former Zips for second on the single-season home run chart. In fact, Davidson continue to swing a hot bat on Sunday as he was 2-for-2, with a two-run HR and a double. However, the stats were erased because the game was cancelled due to rain.
The College Baseball Foundation is dedicated to preserving college baseball history, while recognizing standout teams and individuals who have influenced the collegiate game. It views its primary mission as fostering an appreciation of the historical development of college baseball and its impact on our culture, and increasing public awareness, exposure and generating additional opportunities for college baseball.
The CBF will release a regular National Honor Roll, saluting the
finest performances of the past week's action as nominated by
conference and university baseball media contacts.For more
information on the College Baseball Foundation and the National
Honor Roll, please visit them on the world wide web at
www.CollegeBaseballFoundation.org.
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The Zips will conclude the 2006 regular-season with two mid-week non-conference games. They will travel to West Virignia for a game this evening, starting at 7 p.m. (EDT) and then face Cleveland State at 3 p.m. in Cleveland on Wednesday. Akron will then wrap up MAC play with a three-game set against Miami (Ohio), starting on Thursday at 3 p.m. at Lee Jackson Field. On Friday, UA will honor its seniors before the 3 p.m. contest and on Saturday the Zips will recognize former head coach Dave Fross and the 1996 MAC tournament champions. prior to the 1 p.m. start.
