Sammy Contacos

I've been around sports and athletes for as long as I can remember. With both of my older sisters involved with soccer, it was only a matter of time before I was trying out different sports of my own. But it was baseball that captured my attention and became my passion.

All throughout my adolescences, I spent time traveling with my parents and various teams all over the country to compete. As I grew, the level of intensity increased rapidly, the travel schedule became more demanding, and seeing Collegiate and Professional scouts at our games became more common than not. It was then that my family and I made the decision to switch from traditional schooling to fully remote learning until I was scouted by IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

I am fortunate enough to say that I was invited to enter the 2021 MLB Draft Portal and be recruited to further my athletic career and play college baseball.

Having spent time on teams from all across the United States, it provided me with unique opportunities to meet new people, experiences new regional customs, and on some occasions, learn about different cultures. My life as an athlete has helped me grow as a person and build strong foundations in effective communication in different environments (on and off the field, with public media, and authority), working in a team environment, how to best lead different personalty types, and the importance of balance and time management. When not studying or training, I enjoy spending my time in the woods hunting, on the water trying to hook the biggest catch I can, and with my friends and family.