June 6, 2003

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- - As the 28th pick in the 17th round, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Tiger's junior centerfielder Kevin House on day-one of the 2003 Major League Draft.

House, who held a Memphis season-high 17-game hitting streak at season's-end, played in 50 games for Memphis in the 2003 campaign and led the squad in hits (62), triples (4) and total bases (96). His .307 batting average ranked second, as did his 34 runs scored, five home runs and 34 RBI. In the field he was equally solid as he maintained a 1.000 fielding percentage in 129 chances, while recording six assists.

Prior to transferring to Memphis, House was an NJCAA Division II First-team All-American at Alabama Southern Community College.

The Whitehaven High School product was also drafted by the Houston Astros in the 48th round of the 2001 Draft.

"I'm excited about the opportunity," said House. "I think I am ready and it is time for me to pursue my childhood dream and play professional baseball."

With House's draft pick, the Tigers have now had a player drafted in each of the last eight years.