In this article, we tell you more about student-athlete Samuel Donner. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Samuel tells more about himself.

Sports: Baseball
Entry semester: Fall 2026

This is Samuel Donner, a 16-year-old athlete from the Netherlands, living in Zoetermeer. Before Samuel started playing baseball, Samuel did athletics and gymnastics. Everything changed when he was introduced to baseball through a friend at the age of 12. From the first moment he was sold. Since then he has been training hard, making great strides and playing at the highest youth level in the Netherlands.

What makes Samuel special as a person is his versatility and dedication, not only on the field but also off it. He is creative with music, plays the piano, sings in a band and also knows how to relax with friends.

What really sets Samuel apart as an athlete is his strong inner motivation. He always wants to be better than everyone around him. That obsession to grow causes him to go all out to improve himself.

In the future, Samuel hopes to grow academically and athletically in America. Samuel wants to be selected for the Major Leagues and eventually grow into the best baseball player in the world.

” It would be an amazing experience to study and play baseball in the USA. “

Samuel Donner

Would you like to see more from Samuel? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.