Sam Minish brings on-base value and rookie-year polish to Clemson’s outfield
Minish has already shown she can help Clemson win with contact, patience and versatility: in 2025, the freshman appeared in 41 games with 30 starts, hit .271 with a .470 on-base percentage and made impact plays in key ACC and nonconference games; in 2026, she’s continued to contribute with timely hits, walks, steals and runs scored. Her differentiator is run-production through discipline rather than pure power, plus the ability to move the lineup with smart at-bats and steady defense in the outfield. For a team, that profile fits a high-floor, energy player who raises the offense without needing touches to thrive.[1][3]
