Samantha Ricketts

Samantha Louisa Ricketts (born December 29, 1986)

Ricketts was drafted 12th overall by the Akron Racers in the 2009 NPF Draft, and played two seasons for the team.

Coaching career

Mississippi State On July 21, 2014, Ricketts was named an assistant coach for Mississippi State. On July 30, 2018, she was promoted to associate head coach. On July 22, 2019, Ricketts was named the head coach for Mississippi State.

USSSA Pride On May 25, 2016, Ricketts was named an assistant coach for the USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch league.

American Samoa On February 3, 2026, Ricketts was named head coach of the American Samoa women's national softball team.

Personal life Ricketts is of Samoan descent. She has three siblings including Richard, who played college football at Air Force, Stephanie, who played college softball and basketball at Hawaii, and Keilani, who played college softball at Oklahoma and professional softball in the AUSL.

Statistics

Oklahoma Sooners

Head coaching record

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