Sam Walz

South Florida Bulls during a softball game against the University of Florida Gators on February 11, 2024. (Stephen Galvin/South Florida Softball)

Photo by: Stephen Galvin / University of South Florida Athletics

Position:
Outfielder
Height:
5-4
Class:
Junior
High School:
Newsome HS
Hometown:
Lithia, Fla.

2024 (First Year): Appeared in 21 games primarily as a pinch runner…had her first start versus Florida (Feb. 11) …made her debut on opening night (Feb. 8) as a pinch runner and promptly stole a base …had her first collegiate hit as a pinch hitter against No. 7 Oregon State (Feb. 22)…scored her first run against Boston College (Feb. 15)…scored at least one run in three consecutive appearances against Yale (Feb. 25), Stetson (Feb. 28), and Georgia Southern (Mar. 1).

High School: Was an outfielder at Newsome High School under head coach Ally Ledenham…During her freshman season, she led her district in stolen bases and was third on her team in runs scored… In her sophomore campaign, she led her team in hits, stolen bases, and triples…She was second on her team in runs scored…Her 41 hits during her sophomore season was the second-most hits in a single season at Newsome… In her junior campaign, she led her team in hits, stolen bases, and runs…She also set the single-season record for stolen bases with 31… Played club softball for D1VISON 18U National under head coach Tammy Vermuelen… She led the team to their first PGF Nationals Premier berth in 2020... 2023 Hillsborough County Player of the Year...2023 F.A.C.A West Team All-Star... 3x First Team Western Conference Outfielder (2021, 2022, 2023)... 2x 7A Districts Champions and Regional Finalists... Newsome High School All-time career runs scored adn stole base record holder... 2023 Legacy and Legends Top 50 Player... 2023 Extra Innings Top 20 Outfielders...