Northwestern University Athletics

2026 Baseball Roster

Sam Michel
Jersey Number 35

Sam Michel

  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    215
  • Position:
    LHP
  • Class:
    First-Year
  • Hometown:
    Gainesville, Va.
  • High School:
    Battlefield
High School: Ranked as the sixth-best left-handed pitcher and 24th overall prospect out of Virginia by Perfect Game …  Posted a 2.10 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 50 innings in his senior season … As a junior racked up 30 strikeouts in 22 innings pitched for a 0.54 ERA … Earned first team All-State honors in his senior year … Also played four years of basketball … Named to the All-Region team for basketball his senior year.

Personal: Born August 11, 2006 in Manassas, Va. … Parents are Edward and Marybeth Michel.

Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because I wanted to surround myself with the best people I could. The academics are second to none and it felt like home.”
Baseball - McElfatrick Walks off MSU to Even Series (4/4/26)
Saturday, April 04
Baseball - Wildcats Defeat Beacons 13-9 in Midweek Matchup (3/31/26)
Tuesday, March 31
Baseball - 'Cats Even Series at Washington with Comeback Win (3/29/26)
Sunday, March 29
Baseball - Wildcats Win Extra-Inning Thriller at No. 21 Oregon (3/22/26)
Monday, March 23