Feb. 3, 2010

HOUSTON - Each week during the 2010 season, the University of Houston baseball team will feature one member of its team as the Player of the Week. The goal of having a Player of the Week is to give fans a chance to get to know the Cougars off the field.

This week's featured player is sophomore third baseman Jake Runte. The Houston native started 31 games at third base in his freshman campaign. He finished with a .228 batting average, with five doubles, two triples and two home runs. Runte also recorded the Cougars only grand slam in 2009.

Get to know No. 13 Jake Runte

Why did you come to Houston?
To play baseball for the Cougars.

What is your favorite part about the game?
The amount of fun I have playing the game.

What has been your favorite moment in a Cougar uniform?
Hitting a grand slam against UT Pan America

What is your major and why did you choose it?
Sports Administration- It is sports related and I hope to continue playing baseball in the future.

What is one food you can't live without?
Pizza

What is on TV show you can watch over and over?
Jersey Shore

What are the most played songs on your IPOD?
Let Me Clear My Throat
Take it to the House
Dancin' on my Grave
What do you do?
Bedrock

What was the last book that you read? Was it for business or pleasure?
Sports Illustrated, pleasure

Is there any player that you try to mold your game after?
Derek Jeter because he has a ton of talent but he isn't a big talker.

What is your favorite non-baseball sport?
Football because I played it in high school

What is one memory that you won't forget after your time at Houston?
Hopefully winning the College World Series.

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