The Texas Longhorns are looking to return to the College World Series in hopes of capturing the elusive World Championship that has evaded their grasp since 2002. To do so, the Longhorns brought back the man that helped lead them to Omaha during that season, former Major League Baseball pitch Huston Street. He was the MVP of that championship run.
It is our honor and privilege to announce that '02 @NCAACWS MVP and Longhorn Legend @HustonStreet's No. 2️⃣5️⃣ will be forever retired at the Disch.
Congrats, Streeter. #HookEm 🤘 pic.twitter.com/ATsxDcxZyP
— Texas Baseball (@TexasBaseball) January 14, 2020
Huston Street’s number 25 jersey will be retired. A huge honor bestowed upon a legend in the streets of Austin. During his time with the Longhorns, Street finished with 41 career saves. He is regarded as one of the best college closers of all time. In 2010, Street was named to the NCAA College World Series Legends Team.
Street finished his professional career with 324 saves that spanned 13 seasons. His career record finish 42-34 with 665 strikeouts. Street joined the staff this past offseason. He was also named AL Rookie of The Year in 2005 while a member of the Oakland A’s. The two-time All-Star finished with a 2.95 earned run average (ERA).
What a way to welcome back Streeter.