Freshman UTL Mike Samarin brings on-base juice and sneaky pop for Mercyhurst
In the 2026 season, Mike Samarin has shown value as a versatile freshman bat for Mercyhurst, with reports noting he led the team in walks with 30, hit .234, and contributed timely extra-base production including a home run and multiple RBI games.[11][14][2] His game plays bigger than the raw average suggests: he’s a grinder who works counts, advances runners, and has enough bat-to-ball skill to keep pressure on pitchers, which makes him a useful fit for a lineup that wants competitiveness and flexibility over flash.[1][3][12]
