University of St. Thomas Athletics
2021 Softball Roster
Roster
Sam Birling
- Position:
- UTL
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Fox Valley Lutheran
- Hometown:
- Appleton, Wis.
Career Highlights:
2021: .371 batting average, played and started 40 games, 30 RBI, .552 SLG%, .425 OB%, 3-3 SB
2019: In 47 games Birling had 30 hits, 27 RBI, and a .280 BA.
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St. Thomas Softball Highlights:
Last year our team participated in the NCAA D3 National Tournament in Tyler, Texas.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?
I choose St. Thomas because when I visited campus it instantly felt like home. I liked how small the class sizes were and I genuinely felt that everyone at St. Thomas was invested in making it a place where students and athletes could succeed.
Academic Major:
Major: Psychology
Minor: Exercise Science
Career Goal:
I plan to become a Nurse Practitioner and focus on the fields of psychiatry and mental health.
High School Highlights:
Academic Athlete all 4 years, First Team All-Conference in softball for 3 years, played in the Senior All-Star Games, I received the Red Smith Award, and I was on the board for Student Council and the National Honors Society.
Career Highlights:
2021 all-conference OF, 3X Academic all-conference, career: 123 starts, 99 hits, 73 RBI, 36 runs, 41 walks, 24 doubles, four triples, six HRs, 2021: Helped 2021 team place fifth in national tournament, hit 12-for-29 in 11 postseason games, played in 2019 and 2021 College World Series
Fun Fact:
My true passion is working with people that live with special needs. It is one of my favorite hobbies. I love it with all my heart.
Parents:
Dean and Shelly Birling
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports?
Mom played college softball at the University of Wisconsin Madison, 1988 and 1989.
