Sam Hentges

Photo by: Caroline Friedrick

Height:
6-2
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Seal Beach, CA
High School:
St. John Bosco
Position:
LHP

Freshman (2024): 19 appearances out of the bullpen…14 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched…Season-high two innings pitched against San Jose State…Two strikeouts in a game against Northern Colorado and SJSU…10 scoreless outings…Collegiate debut against Mississippi State, recording two outs against two batters faced.

HIGH SCHOOL (St. John Bosco): Played for Don Barbara at St. John Bosco...Also played club for CBA and Wow Factor.

PERSONAL: Member of Cadet Squadron 2...Son of Jeff and Kelly...Has two sisters, Grace and Lydia...Intended major and minor are still to be determined...Born in Overland Park, Kansas...Grandfather Bill also served in the Air Force, graduating from the Air Force Academy in 1963...Favorite MLB player is Sam Hentges of the Cleveland Guardians...Listens to Spanish music as part of his pregame ritual...His role models are his father and grandfather...Chose the Academy "To follow in the footsteps of my Grandfather and live up to his legacy, to serve others, leave the world a better place, and to save lives."