UPDATE: Scott Cousin's first-ever major league hit came
on Sunday, Sept. 5th and it was a walk-off homer against Atlanta in
the 10th inning. Click here
to watch the hit! It was just his second professional plate
appearance.
SAN FRANCISCO — Former USF baseball standout Scott Cousins
was called up to the Florida Marlins earlier today.
Cousins, who played for USF from 2004-2006, spent the past four
seasons climbing his way through the minor leagues. The left-handed
outfielder hit .285 with 49 RBI this year for the Marlins' AAA club
the New Orleans Zephyrs.
The Reno native was a third-round draft pick in 2006 by the
Marlins after his junior year at USF. He hit .211 his first year in
the minor leagues, followed by .292 in 2007, .285 in 2008 and .263
in 2009.
Cousins was a first-team All-American selection his junior year
at USF in addition to being named 2006 West Coast Conference Player
of the Year that same season. He was a first-team All-WCC selection
in 2006 and 2005, along with being named the Dons' Most Valuable
Player in 2006 and 2005.
As a junior, Cousins led USF in hitting in 2006, with a .343
batting average and 46 RBI. He also pitched the third highest
number of innings for the Dons in 2006, compiling a 4-3 record and
61 strikeouts. Cousins played a key role in elevating the Dons to
their first WCC title in 2006 and inaugural trip to the NCAA
Regionals.
In three years with the Dons, Cousins hit .319
with 20 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 93 RBI and totaled
a 12-8 record on the mound with a 3.21 ERA (68 ER) and struck out
142 in 190.2 innings.
"Scott Cousins has the most remarkable story of perseverance and
hard work I've ever seen from one person in my whole life," USF
head baseball coach Nino Giarratano said. "Academically,
athletically and personally he is most deserving of the opportunity
and a lifetime of opportunities in Major League Baseball."
Cousins is the second player from the 2006 USF baseball team to
make his Major League debut. Aaron Poreda made his debut for the
Chicago White Sox on June 12, 2009.
ALUMNI WEEKEND: The USF
baseball program is hosting its alumni weekend Oct. 2-3. Saturday's
events include the "Blast from the Past" game for alumni that
graduated after 1999 and a social at Kell's Irish Pub. Sunday
begins with the "Classic Game" for alumni that graduated before
1999, followed by the recent alumni vs. 2011 Dons game and a
barbeque in Hayes-Healy Pavilion. Contact Director of Baseball
Relations, Anthony D'Albora at aedalbora@usfca.edu or (925)353-0302
to RSVP to any of the events taking place during Alumni
Weekend.
