The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2014 Baseball Roster
Roster
Ben Kennedy
- Position:
- Catcher/Outfield
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- College Station, Texas
- High School:
- A&M Consolidated
- Major:
- Management
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2016)
Entered as a pinch-hitter on March 1 at Texas State and registered his first career hit—a bunt single—in his second at-bat of the game … later scoring his first career run … picked up his first career start on February 26 vs. Stanford … made his first career appearance in the season opener on February 19 vs. UNLV.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015)
Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2014 fall semester.
AS A FRESHMAN (2014)
Earned a medical redshirt after missing the season due to an elbow injury … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2013 fall semester and 2014 spring semester.
HIGH SCHOOL
A two-year starter as a catcher for coach Chase Mann at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas … best game came against the Mid-Atlantic Rookies in 2012 … went 4-for-4 with two home runs, one double and five RBIs … lettered in one year of football … named Academic All-State both junior and senior years.
PERSONAL
Son of Dave and Julie Kennedy … has two brothers, Nick and Eric … Nick is a freshman pitcher at Texas … his dad is a strength and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers … majoring in management.
Career Highs
Hits: 1, at Texas State, (3/1/16)
Runs Scored: 1, at Texas State, (3/1/16)
Walks: 1, Texas A&M-CC, (4/5/16)
Total Bases: 1, at Texas State, (3/1/16)
