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Jersey Number 36
Sammy Cova
- Position:
- LHP
- B/T:
- L/L
- Class:
- Junior
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 200
- Hometown:
- Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.
- High School:
- Santa Margarita Catholic HS
- Prev School:
- Saddleback CC
- Major:
- Financial Planning & Counseling
2026 – Junior
Prior to Utah
Prior to College
Personal
Cova on the U
"I chose the U because there are a lot of good things to say about the program and Salt Lake. The people and environment are awesome, and it is easy to want to play for these coaches who are passionate and want to win."
- Big 12 Spring All-Academic Team
- Made 12 appearances with one start, totaling 13.1 innings pitched with seven strikeouts.
- Season-long outing was three innings at No. 24 UC Santa Barbara (Feb. 28).
- Struck out two batters in that UCSB outing as well as vs. Baylor (May 15).
Prior to Utah
- Spent the 2025 season at Saddleback CC, making nine appearances (four starts).
- Went 4-3 on the season with a 2.95 ERA, 39.2 innings pitched and 45 strikeouts.
- Made three relief appearances while with Oregon in 2024
Prior to College
- Prepped at Santa Margarita Catholic HS under coach Chris Malec.
Personal
- Parents are Anne and Jeff.
- Has two siblings, Mia and Shane.
- Enjoys being in nature and playing golf.
Cova on the U
"I chose the U because there are a lot of good things to say about the program and Salt Lake. The people and environment are awesome, and it is easy to want to play for these coaches who are passionate and want to win."
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