Stetson University Athletics

2026 Season

• Appeared in 52 games while making 48 starts primarily behind the plate as a true freshman
• Earned ASUN All-Freshman Team honors
• Batted .258 with 46 hits, 24 runs scored, five doubles and eight home runs
• Tied for the team lead with eight home runs and four conference home runs during ASUN play
• Drove in 35 RBIs during the season
• Posted a .421 slugging percentage and .316 on-base percentage
• Recorded 12 multi-hit games and nine multi-RBI performances
• Produced a three-hit, two-home run performance at Jacksonville
• Delivered a season-high four RBIs in a win over Monmouth
• Hit his first collegiate home run in Stetson’s first win of the season against North Dakota State
• Also homered against nationally ranked Florida State
• Delivered walk-off double in win over Virginia
• Batted .371 with runners on base and .377 with runners in scoring position
• Recorded 13 two-out RBIs, second most on the team
• Split time between catcher and first base during the season

High School:
Fernandez attended Alonso High School in Tampa, Florida, where he played under head coach Orlando Faedo. A four-year varsity player, Fernandez helped lead the Ravens to a state semifinal appearance during his high school career.

Personal:
Full name is Samuel Alejandro Fernandez. Born on May 14, 2007. Son of Andrea Lopez and Alejandro Fernandez. Has a younger brother, Daniel. His father played professionally in the New York Yankees organization. Majoring in Finance.