Full Count with Sam Flores

What is your major: I’m majoring in supply chain management

Who is your baseball hero? Bryce Harper because he plays the game hard

Your favourite Major League Team: I’m an Astros fan

Why play baseball and not another sport? Watching my older brother play, I really wanted to be like him.  I also like golfing and being from Texas, watching football!

Any family in the game? No, I don’t have any family members in the game

What drew you to the school you are attending: I’m transferring to Kansas State because they have great coaches and a great baseball culture

2022-23 – Member of McLennan squad that finished second in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, qualifying for the Region V Tournament • Appeared in 31 games for the Highlanders, recording a .211 batting average with four doubles, one triple, one home run, nine RBI, nine runs scored and five stolen bases • NJCAA All-Academic Second-Team selection.

High School – Recorded a .500 batting average with five home runs, six stolen bases and 37 RBI playing for coach John Cobb • First-team All-State selection as a senior and Second-Team selection as a junior • UIL District 16-5A Offensive MVP • Two-time academic All-State selection • Member of Academic Decathlon Team • SFA STEM Program Member • Suma Cum Laude graduate.

Personal – Son of Kim and Oralio Flores • Born in Nacogdoches, Texas • Has one brother, Adam, and one sister, Victoria • Biology major.