LHP Aaron Daab, 6-3, 210, Katy HS

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Friday, July 7, 2006 12:50 PM CDT

Katy senior Aaron Daab will attend Texas A&M University in two years. The pitcher committed to the Aggies following his junior season, after helping lead the Tigers to the state tournament. He will be back at Katy High for one more season. (Times photo/ Nick Georgandis)

Katy pitcher Aaron Daab hasn't had a dull moment in a couple of months.

The soon-to-be senior, who was a key in the Tigers' run to the state title game recently committed to play at Texas A&M University.

Daab's months of excitement started when the Tigers were turning heads in the post season.

After finishing second in District 19-5A, Katy High excelled in the tough obstacles the playoffs had to offer.

Around that time, all-district teams were released.

Daab was on the second team.

“When I made second team, it was just another reminder that I had to step things up,” Daab said. “I was happy to make the team, but I wanted our team to go far and I knew had to get better.”

Daab's stock continued to rise throughout the playoffs.

As Katy advanced to state, Daab progressed as a pitcher.

“It wasn't just me,” Daab said. “It was the whole team. We kept getting better the farther we went.”

The highlight of the post season for Daab came a few weeks ago, when he pitched the entire state semi-final game against Corpus Christi Moody. Moody was known for it's powerful hitting headed into the state tournament, but Daab's poise and control gave the Tigers the 2-0 win.

“I liked the pressure,” Daab said following the game. “I liked having to be at my best for my team.”

In that game, Daab only allowed three hits. The Tigers advanced to the state title game where they fell to The Woodlands 5-3.

A week later, Daab made First Team All-State.

“Making All-State was really exciting since I made second team all district,” he said. “It showed that I did make some improvements. I really couldn't have improved without my team, though.”

With baseball season at its end, Daab committed to play at Texas A&M.

“I've always liked A&M and its a real honor that I will be playing there,” Daab said.

Despite all the excitement surrounding him right now, Daab's focus remains on the season in front of him.

Daab has had a taste of state and wants to get back there with the Tigers next season.