Austin Homan

Austin Homan

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
State College, Pa.

High School:
State College Area

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 198

Position:
OF

Birthdate:
11/08/1987

Experience:
1L

B/T:
L/R

Left-handed hitter that has made a smooth transition from behind the plate to the outfield ... Had a very productive fall and could see action in a reserve role in right field ... 2007: Redshirted ... Played summer ball for Johnstown Reality in the All American Amateur Baseball Association ... High School: Played for Billy Tussey at State College Area High School ... Received four letters (3-baseball and 1-football) ... During his three-year career batted .411 with 58 hits, three home runs, 47 RBI and 48 runs scored ...Recorded a .997 fielding percentage committing one error in 333 chances ... Set school record for career putouts with 308 ... As a senior batted .500 for the 18-2 Little Lions ... Earned first-team Mountain Athletic All-Conference honors ... Named team MVP ... Took home the Ken Barto Effort Award and Will to Win Award ... Ranked in the leagues top 10 in batting aver age, runs, RBI's, doubles, triples and home runs ... During junior campaign batted .379 and helped team to the state championship game ... Personal: Full name is Samuel Austin Homan ... Nickname: "Aus" ... Born November 8, 1987 in Jupiter, Fla. ... Son of Sam and Carla Homan ... Has two siblings (Shane and Ashley) ... Intended major is sports studies ... Three-time ECU Director of Athletics Honor Roll recipient (Fall '06, Spring '07 and Fall '07) ... Named to 2006-07 Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll.