Brantley Drake is giving Samford a steady, clutch bat with pop in the gaps
In the 2026 season, Brantley Drake has hit .263 with a .627 OPS in limited action, and she already showed she can change an inning with a two-RBI game in Samford’s SoCon tournament win over Western Carolina. The big value is her versatility and composure: she’s a senior outfielder who can come off the bench or start, draws pressure situations well, and has produced in both 2025 and 2026 when called upon. She looks like a reliable fit if you want a calm, experienced left-side bat who won’t chase the spotlight—just the scoreboard.
