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Jersey Number 19
Josh Ekness
- Position:
- RHP
- B/T:
- R/R
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 225
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- The Woodlands, Texas
- High School:
- The Woodlands HS
- Prev School:
- Lamar
Bio
Junior (2023):
Prior to Houston:
- Drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 2023 MLB Draft in the 12th round with the 352 pick
- Led the team in strikeouts (73), innings pitched (67.0)
- Made 21 appearances with 12 starts
- Finished the season with a 2-4 record with one save over 67.0 innings pitched and 73 strikeouts
- Made Cougar debut Opening Weekend against Cal with two appearances
- Struck out a season-high nine batters against Cincinnati through 5.0 innings (5/18)
- Tossed a career-high 6.2 innings against Texas A&M (3/14)
- Combined for a one-hit shutout appearance against Memphis (4/21)
Prior to Houston:
- Spent 2021 and 2022 seasons at Lamar University
- Appeared in a total of 19 games and started 14
- Totaled 57 strikeouts compared to 44 walks
- Pitched a total of 43.2 innings
- Holds an ERA of 6.18
- In 2021 helped lead team to a record of 25-23
- In 2022 helped lead team to a record of 37-21
- Prepped at The Woodlands High School
- Texas’ No. 6 RHP (Perfect Game)
- Full name is Josh Ekness
- Son of Mike and Lisa
- Has one sibling Courtney
- Interested in studying mathematics
Media Availability: HC Todd Whitting, Antoine Jean, Malachi Lott
Friday, May 23
Media Availability: HC Todd Whitting, Connor McGinnis, Andres Perez
Thursday, May 22
Highlights: Houston 9, Kansas State 2
Thursday, May 22
Highlights: Houston 13, Arizona 4
Thursday, May 15
