Sam Bridges

Position:
Pitcher
Ht./Wt.:
6-5 / 215
Bats/Throws:
L/L
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
South St. Paul, Minn.
High School:
South St. Paul

PRONUNCIATION

2019 | RS SOPHOMORE Academic All-Big Ten Selection · trained with the Gophers but did not see game action.

2018 | RS FRESHMAN Appeared in two games on the mound for Minnesota · finished with a 0-0 record and 12.00 ERA. Highlights: Tossed a scoreless inning in the exhibition against the Minnesota Twins on Feb. 22, striking out two · made his official season debut against No. 11 UCLA on March 4, striking out two in 2.2 innings.

2017 | FRESHMAN Trained with the Gophers but did not see game action in a redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from South St. Paul High School in 2016 • earned a varsity letter in baseball every year while in high school • was named all-state in 2016 • was named Metro East All-Conference and all-section his junior and senior seasons • was named Metro East Conference Player of the Year • posted a record of 4-0 with one save his senior season • had a 0.44 ERA with 59 strikeouts • only walked six batters and opponents batted .000 against him • had a .346 batting average with one home run and seven RBIs.

PERSONAL Majoring in business and marketing • son of Lisa and Curt Bridges • has one brother, Michael (22) • lists hitting a home run in the section playoffs as his most memorable sports thrill • enjoys fishing and golfing.