2021 Baseball Roster
Wurth, Sam
Jersey Number 24
Sam Wurth
- Position:
- RHP
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Boca Raton, Fla.
- Major:
- Accounting
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? I came to Lehigh with the goal of reaching my full potential as a student-athlete. Lehigh’s winning combination of strong academics and Division 1 athletics not only provide me with the resources to reach my goals, but also allow me to do so with friends and family close by.
ON COACH LEARY: As a former player here himself, Coach Leary knows exactly what it’s like to be in our shoes. He allows us to set high expectations for ourselves and encourages us as we go after them.
2021 (SENIOR SEASON)
Undisputed leader of the bullpen, establishing himself as a lockdown closer and was named a First Team All-Patriot League selection as the league's top relief pitcher...made 13 appearances, going 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA and four saves. Struck out 15 batters, walked eight and threw 27.0 innings...his four saves rank fifth all-time in single season program history...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2020 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Breakout campaign in relief, making four appearances out of the bullpen as one of the team's most reliable arms in that role...had a team-best 1.08 ERA and was tied for the team lead in saves (1)...recorded the four-out save with two strikeouts to beat Richmond (2/23)...was electric in two innings of work, yielding just one hit with four strikeouts to earn the victory vs. CCSU (3/1)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2019 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Appeared in 11 relief outings...recorded a strikeout in one scoreless and hitless inning of work against VMI (3/17)...gave up two hits, but allowed no runs in an inning of relief vs. Coppin State (4/24).
2018 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Made three relief appearances on the year…recorded a strikeout in one scoreless inning of work in a victory at Saint Peter’s (5/2).
CAREER STATISTICS
BEFORE LEHIGH
A four-year varsity letter winner in baseball and a two-year varsity letter winner in football … four-year starter on baseball team for Pine Crest … named a 2017 Perfect Game Florida Region Honorable Mention … 2016 Perfect Game Underclassman Honorable Mention … member of National Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society and Student-Athlete Community Service Network.
GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: Being a part of a team full of like-minded individuals who push each other to succeed
Major & Why: Finance because of the strong foundation and versatility it will provide me later in life
Favorite Place on Campus: Cundey Weight Room
Favorite Food: Chipotle
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Quinn XCII
Favorite Movie: Rush
Favorite TV Show: House of Cards
Favorite Website: Bing.com
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer
Hobbies: Playing the piano and paddle boarding
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Monaco
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: An eidetic memory
Dream Job: Retired
If I Didn't Play Baseball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay the rest of my college tuition, donate to charities that are important to me, buy my dad a boat and take care of my family
ON COACH LEARY: As a former player here himself, Coach Leary knows exactly what it’s like to be in our shoes. He allows us to set high expectations for ourselves and encourages us as we go after them.
2021 (SENIOR SEASON)
Undisputed leader of the bullpen, establishing himself as a lockdown closer and was named a First Team All-Patriot League selection as the league's top relief pitcher...made 13 appearances, going 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA and four saves. Struck out 15 batters, walked eight and threw 27.0 innings...his four saves rank fifth all-time in single season program history...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2020 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Breakout campaign in relief, making four appearances out of the bullpen as one of the team's most reliable arms in that role...had a team-best 1.08 ERA and was tied for the team lead in saves (1)...recorded the four-out save with two strikeouts to beat Richmond (2/23)...was electric in two innings of work, yielding just one hit with four strikeouts to earn the victory vs. CCSU (3/1)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2019 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Appeared in 11 relief outings...recorded a strikeout in one scoreless and hitless inning of work against VMI (3/17)...gave up two hits, but allowed no runs in an inning of relief vs. Coppin State (4/24).
2018 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Made three relief appearances on the year…recorded a strikeout in one scoreless inning of work in a victory at Saint Peter’s (5/2).
CAREER STATISTICS
| W-L | SV | ERA | APP | GS | CG | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | |
| 2018 | 0-0 | 0 | 19.29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0-0 | 1 | 12.06 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 12 |
| 2020 | 1-0 | 1 | 1.08 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | 2-3 | 4 | 3.00 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 15 |
| Total | 3-3 | 6 | 6.08 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 53.1 | 63 | 39 | 36 | 24 | 42 |
BEFORE LEHIGH
A four-year varsity letter winner in baseball and a two-year varsity letter winner in football … four-year starter on baseball team for Pine Crest … named a 2017 Perfect Game Florida Region Honorable Mention … 2016 Perfect Game Underclassman Honorable Mention … member of National Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society and Student-Athlete Community Service Network.
GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: Being a part of a team full of like-minded individuals who push each other to succeed
Major & Why: Finance because of the strong foundation and versatility it will provide me later in life
Favorite Place on Campus: Cundey Weight Room
Favorite Food: Chipotle
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Quinn XCII
Favorite Movie: Rush
Favorite TV Show: House of Cards
Favorite Website: Bing.com
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer
Hobbies: Playing the piano and paddle boarding
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: Monaco
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: An eidetic memory
Dream Job: Retired
If I Didn't Play Baseball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay the rest of my college tuition, donate to charities that are important to me, buy my dad a boat and take care of my family
Baseball vs. Coppin State
Tuesday, April 29
Baseball vs. Penn
Wednesday, March 19
Baseball vs. UAlbany
Sunday, March 16
Season Preview Baseball
Thursday, February 13
