AWARDS/HONORS/PROGRAM RANKS:
2nd All-Time Career Slugging%
9th All-Time Career Fielding%
2025 (Sophomore): .278 BA in 52 games played (51 started)... knocked in 2 home runs with 6 RBI in win at Utah Tech (5/3)... led the team with 45 RBI… ranked second on Redhawks in slugging (.522) and OPS (.883)
2024 (Freshman): Started in all 50 appearances on the season... had one of the best offensive season's by a freshman in the programs modern D-I history... hit .303 with 15 doubles and a team-leading nine home runs and 41 RBI... first collegiate start and hit came at UC Davis (2/16)... launched first two career home runs at San Jose State (2/25)... had a season-high four hits at Washington (4/9)... a season-high four RBI at Stephen F. Austin
Sam graduated from Bishop Manogue Catholic High School where he spent three years on varsity...appeared in the Playoffs in 2021, 2022 and 2023...earned Northern Nevada player of the year in 2023.
Sam is the son of Robert and Shannon and has two brothers Brian and Chris.