As a sophomore in 2006 , Savery again earned third-team all-America status despite making only 11 pitching starts due to injury . At the plate , Savery hit .335 and was one of Rice 's most dangerous postseason hitters , earning MVP honors in that year 's conference tournament and making the all-regional team . He also hit a three-run home run in the decisive third game of the NCAA super regional against Oklahoma , helping the Owls to the 2006 College World Series . At the College World Series , Savery went 3-for-3 in Rice 's opening-game win against Georgia but was just 1-for-9 after that
that year 's conference tournament
2006 Conference USA Baseball Tournament
Joe Savery