Sam Springer named assistant coach at West High

Sam Springer named assistant coach at West High.

KNOXVILLE — A former University of Tennessee baseball player has landed a job as an assistant coach in Knoxville.

Former Volunteers’ pitcher Sam Springer was recently named assistant coach at West High School.

While at UT, Springer was a member of the 2018 Spring Southeastern Conference Honor Roll during his freshman season.

Springer, a left-handed pitcher during his days on Rocky Top, is a graduate of West High.

With the Rebels, he was a four-time All-District 4-AAA standout, a two-time team Most Valuable Player and a two-time NABF All-American and a Rawlings-Perfect Game Southeast Region Honorable Mention.