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50 Sam Gamboa

  • Ht./Wt. 6-0 / 200
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Reno, Nev.
  • Previous School Feather River CC

Biography

NEVADA
2020 (RS-Jr. *Season shorted due to COVID-19): Made two appearances in his first season at Nevada, the first being at Portland (2/14) … Tossed 2.1 innings in his first year, allowing seven hits while striking out two batters … Best outing came in his debut, where he tossed one inning with only two hits allowed, one strikeout and no runs scored.

PRIOR TO NEVADA
College:
Played at Feather River College in Quincy, Calif. in the Golden Valley Conference … Helped his team secure conference championships from 2016-18 … Made 22 appearances with a 2-2 record … Pitched 48.2 innings with five saves … Recorded a 2.96 ERA with 34 strikeouts.
High School: Lettered in baseball at local McQueen High School in Reno, Nev. …  Played under coach Spenser Downie … Also competed for the Reno Muckdogs.

PERSONAL
Son of Shannon Gamboa and Cory Willis … Has a sister, Shalayna … Came to Nevada to play for his hometown again and live in the same area as his daughter … Lists his sports hero as Mariano Rivera … Most memorable moment of his career was the conference-clinching game his sophomore year in college … In his free time enjoys spending time with his daughter, working out, boxing and outdoor activities.

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