Will Davis, the acclaimed baseball coach who guided Lamar University to a Southland Conference title and an NCAA Tournament appearance, has been named the new head coach of the University of Houston baseball program, succeeding Todd Whitting.
A Proven Winner
At 41, Davis arrives with a résumé that includes a decade at Lamar, where he transformed the program into one of the nation’s most competitive mid‑major teams, posting a school‑record 44 wins in 2024 and securing back‑to‑back 40‑win seasons.
His success is not new; Davis spent eight years as a player and assistant at Louisiana State, contributing to the Tigers’ 2009 national championship before moving to Lamar, where he amassed 289 career victories, ranking him second in program history.
Whitting, who had led the Cougars for 16 seasons, was informed on May 17 that his contract would not be renewed, clearing the way for Davis to take the reins. The university’s athletic director praised Davis’s track record of developing talent and fostering a winning culture.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Davis will translate his mid‑major triumphs to the Power Five stage, with many expecting a swift rise in recruiting and on‑field performance. The move signals a bold step for Houston baseball as it seeks to reclaim its place among the nation’s elite.