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Will Davis, son of longtime coach Randy Davis, brings a deep‑rooted passion and a proven track record to the University of Houston baseball program, hoping to revive a dormant team and honor his family's legacy.
After a decade leading Lamar University's program, Will Davis is now the head coach of the University of Houston baseball team, focusing on rebuilding the roster, securing key staff, and leveraging his regional ties for recruiting.
Will Davis, the head baseball coach at Lamar University, has been hired to lead the University of Houston's baseball program, replacing Todd Whitting, who was recently fired. Davis's five‑year contract is worth roughly $425,000 annually, and two of his former staff members will join him in Houston.
From a championship‑winning playing career at LSU to a record‑setting tenure at Lamar University, Will Davis steps into his new role as head coach of the University of Houston baseball team, bringing a blend of experience, family tradition, and recruiting acumen.
Will Davis, the acclaimed coach behind Lamar’s recent Southland title and NCAA Tournament run, has been appointed head coach of the University of Houston baseball program, succeeding Todd Whitting.