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Softball - Idaho

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SOFTBALL

Samantha Hatzenbeller

Right-handed pitcher/outfielder
OWYHEE HS
MERIDIAN, IDAHO
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

3.89

ERA

.510

Batting Average

16

Home Runs

53

RBI
“Samantha is a great player. She is strong in the outfield and can help out in the circle when needed. She’s a great hitter and good on the bases. Samantha has a very high softball IQ and is just an absolute competitor.”
Brian White
Head Coach - Rocky Mountain High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 junior center fielder and right-handed pitcher went 9-for-16 with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBI in the 5A state tournament, leading the Storm (26-5) to the 5A title this past season. She batted .510 with 53 RBI, 16 home runs and 49 runs scored. In the circle, the First Team All-Southern Idaho Conference selection posted a 4-4 record with 62 strikeouts and a 3.89 ERA.

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Academic Achievement

Hatzenbeller has maintained a 3.95 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school in the fall.

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Exemplary Character

Hatzenbeller has volunteered locally with Sources of Strength, a leadership group focused on suicide prevention. She also has donated her time as a peer tutor to students with special needs.