Texas Tech’s steady lefty with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Samantha Lincoln emerged as a reliable two-way tone-setter for Texas Tech, going 7-0 with a 3.47 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 74.2 innings, after flashing ace-level stuff with a perfect game and nine Ks in 2025. Her calling card is poise: a 6-foot lefty who can miss bats, attack big moments, and handle pressure without getting rattled. She also showed postseason usefulness in the 2026 WCWS, which is a good sign for teams wanting a composed, battle-tested arm with upside.
