quote:It would be hard to argue UH as being better than Baylor. The Bears were in Omaha in 2005. Also, through 2005, Baylor led the Big 12 in winning percentage, number of first or second team All Big 12 selections, number of NCAA Tournament appearances, and most number of major league draft selections. Throw in a nationally recognized facility and I would say BU trumps UH hands down.
Well, let's take a look at head to head competition. I can not find data from the late 90's and 2000. UH made it to regionals in both 99 and 2000 and a super regional in 2000. It looks like Baylor also made regionals those years. UH has placed *many* on All conference teams over recent years, quite a few into the all time record books for college baseball and a few into All-American honors as well. Currently have 20+ in the minor leagues and 4 or 5 playing pro ball.
Nonetheless, I will revise and say the records speak for a relatively equal comparison, far from dominance by Baylor that you assert.
2001--Baylor wins annual series
2002--Houston wins annual series
2003--Baylor wins
2004--Houston wins
2005--Tied, each winning one game
2006--Houston wins
Granted Baylor made to CWS in 2005, but granted UH was the only team in the postseason to beat Rice (2003) or UT (2002) the years they won the CWS. Both times at their respective homes during the super regional. Baylor might have a slight edge with their new field, but it is not far superior to the facilities at UH. The facilities and grounds at UH are quite adequate and good.
Neverthless, UH should not be excluded as a Texas collegiate team that perennially flirts with and frequently cracks the top 25.