| George Howard |
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Walk-on addition in the outfield who rounds out
13-player freshman class ... looking to boost his
strength while adjusting to college game ... adds
speed and good defensive instincts to outfield ...
drew full-count walk and scored in Blue team’s 19-8
win during 2001 fall Blue-Gold intrasquad series (he
also executed sacrifice bunt as Blue nearly rallied in
decisive third game, losing 3-2) ... first Arkansas
native to play for the Irish during the Paul Mainieri
era ... could join late 1920s pitcher Oscar Rust
(Little Rock) as second Arkansas native to letter with
the Notre Dame baseball program ... wears No. 40
jersey worn previously by ace RHP Brian Piotrowicz
(’87-’90; 27-17, 2.72, 201 Ks in 337.2 IP).
PREP & PERSONAL: Three-year letterwinner as
centerfielder at Pine Bluff High School ...
all-conference, all-city and all-state as a junior and
senior ... helped team win conference titles during
his sophomore and seniors seasons, plus a national
ranking his senior year ... played in two state title
games ... member of PBHS squad that set school record
for consecutive wins (22) ... hit .335 as a senior,
with three triples, eight doubles, 15 walks and 37
runs ... named a 2000 honorable mention All-American
by USA Today ... helped team claim runner-up finish at
’98 Babe Ruth World Series ... member of National
Honor Society and various academic and community
service clubs ... sister Jennifer Howard plays
softball at Arkansas-Pine Bluff ... born Jan. 29,
1983, in Pine Bluff, Ark. ... son of George III and
Vetta Howard ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies
.. intends to major in business.
