Jack Sams
- position RHP
- height 6-3
- Weight 195
- class Freshman
- Hometown Lexington, Ky.
- SEC Honor Roll (2026)
2026
Appeared in 10 games, going 2-0 with a team-best 2.16 ERA…Struck out 20 and walked just eight in 16.2 innings…Allowed only two extra base hits (both doubles)…Became one of the team’s most trusted arms down the stretch…Was sensational in SEC play during regular season, allowing only two runs in 11.2 innings while striking out 15…Earned wins in critical games at South Carolina and vs. Arkansas.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for former UK star and longtime major leaguer Scott Downs at Lexington Catholic…The Knights were three-time district champions (23-25), two-time region champs (23-24) and region runner-up (25) during his career…Named 11th Region Pitcher of the Year in 2025, as well as Second Team All-State…Ranked the No. 14 player in Kentucky by Perfect Game and No. 15 by Prep Baseball Report…Was a Future Games participant…
PERSONAL
Full name is Jack Weldom Sams…Son of Bernie and Kristi…Has a sister, Audrey, and brother, Bernie III…Major is Business Management.