Amateur Career
Cousins, 6'1 197 lbs, attended North Valleys High School in Reno, Nevada (03') where he was a stand out in both baseball and basketball.
As a sophomore at the University of San Francisco in 2005, Cousins batted .309 with 30 RBI's, 13 stolen bases, and 7 home runs. On the mound, he went 8–5 with a 2.64 ERA and 76 strikeouts.
In 2006, as a junior, Cousins hit .343 with 46 RBI's, 21 stolen bases, and 7 home runs for the Dons. He also won 4 games striking out 61 batters. For his performance, Cousins was named a first-team All-American and the 2006 West Coast Conference Player of the Year. Cousins' play helped the Dons win their first WCC title and make an inaugural trip to the NCAA Regionals.
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