Jacksonville State University Athletics

Prior to Jax State: Spent his sophomore year at Northwest Florida State, where he posted a 6.00 ERA with a 3-2 record with one save ... Made 15 appearances with seven starts ... In 42 innings of work, he struck out 50 batters for 10.71 K/9 ... Only surrendered 28 walks and 28 earned runs ... Played at Troy his freshman year, where he made five relief appearances ... Made his collegiate debut against Auburn on March 12, 2024 ... Struck out three hitters in 2.1 scoreless innings against FAMU on March 21.

High School: Attended Hoover HS ... 19th-ranked right-handed pitcher in the state of Alabama, and 55th-ranked overall ... Named a Preseason Southeast Region All-American honorable mention in 2023 ... Played both baseball and football.

Personal: Born Samuel Benjamin Schmidt on May 6, 2005 ... Son on Angelia and Mike Schmidt ... Has one sister, Alexandria.