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High School Graduation: 2026

Kenneth "KJ' Sampson

  • INF

  • RHP

Tampa, FL, USA

Tell us about yourself...

My name is Kenneth “KJ” Sampson jr, I am 17 years, I play baseball at Jefferson high school, and I am a very hardworking and caring person

Nomination

How did you find out about the eda?

I found out about the EDA program through Coach Spencer Nunez,  Mr Derrick recruited me, and I have known them since my freshman year.

WHAT DOES THE EDA OPPORTUNITY MEAN TO YOU?

Means everything to me, especially a person who takes nothing for granted.

Share a little bit about your background...

When I was one, my mother passed away, and I grew up in Palm River. Growing up in Palm River, I had to overcome many challenges, such as resisting the pressure to do things my friends were doing, to achieve my goals. One of the kids just got two attempted murder charges. I also had to overcome a lot of deaths in my family

tell us one fun fact about yourself...

What career would you like to do? 

A professional baseball player.

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