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Adam Washington
Melanie Kim
Aaron Fooks
Melanie Kim
Melanie Kim

14 Sam Thorne

14 Sam Thorne

  • Position:
    IF/RHP
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Watsonville, CA

Summary

Biography

2017
• Started all 38 games he appeared in
• Recorded a .321 batting average with 21 RBI's
• Ended the season with a .511 slugging percentage and six homeruns
• Went 3-for-4 with two RBI's, two runs scored, a homerun and a triple against Hope International on March, 24th
???????• Drew 12 Hit-by-pitches and nine walks
• Went 3-for-3 with three RBI's, three runs scored, and two homeruns against Bethesda on May, 4th

2016
• Earned All-GSAC recognition
• Led the GSAC in hits with 75
• Led the team and second in the conference with a .361 batting average
• Named GSAC Player of the Week for the week of April 18
• Led the team with a 14-game hitting streak and 26-game reached base streak
• Nearly was hit-by-pitch (13) more times than he struck out (15) as he posted a .433 on-base percentage
• Was a constant source of production as he hit five homeruns, drove in 30 RBI and crossed the plate 32 times
• Gunned down 20 runners trying to steal on him

2015
• Sat out the 2015 season with an injury

2014
• Started all 51 games in which he appeared 
• Tied for second on the team in doubles (10)
• One of four Eagles to earn 20 walks 
• Smashed two homeruns to go along with 23 RBI
• Made six errors on the season, resulting in a .977 fielding percentage

2013
• Named All-GSAC as a freshman
• Led the team with a .356 batting average, second with 62 hits
• Slugged .477 to lead the team, he had 12 extra-base hits
• Drove in 40 runs to lead the team
• Was nearly flawless in the field with a .987 fielding percentage

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped three varsity seasons at Monte Vista Christian in Watsonville, Calif. graduating in 2012
• Led the Mustangs to a Monterey League championship as a senior
• Three-time all-league first team
• Named the 2012 Monterey League MVP and Santa Cruz County offensive player of the year
• Made the All-Santa Cruz County team three times

PERSONAL
• Born Oct. 22, 1993 to Alan and Teresa Thorne
• Has one younger sister (Patricia)
• Majoring in communications
• He enjoys watching sports and hanging out with friends
• Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
• Why I Love Biola: "I love the relationships that I have made and I love being a part of the baseball team."
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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2013Freshman

    Catcher
    5'8" 190 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2014Sophomore

    Catcher
    5'8" 190 lbs
    14
  • RS

    2015Junior

    Catcher
    5'8" 190 lbs
    RS
  • 14

    2016Junior

    Catcher
    5'8" 185 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2017Senior

    Infielder/Right-Handed Pitcher
    5'8" 185 lbs
    14
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