Sam Novotny, Author at The Michigan Daily

Ted Burton runs bases with his right fist extended above his head.

Ted Burton heating up as Michigan season nears its close

by Sam Novotny May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

All season long, Ted Burton has been like a match ready to be ignited. The senior second baseman is always a candidate for a blasted home run or a superstar defensive play in the field. While he has had inconsistencies throughout the season, his performance this past weekend against Northwestern proved that he is becoming […]

Cody Jefferis stomps on home plate after hitting a home run.

Michigan wins final game against Northwestern behind explosive performances at the plate

by Sam Novotny May 14, 2023May 14, 2023

Ahmad Harajli pitches the ball.

Harajli continues to show growth in four-out close against Northwestern

by Sam Novotny May 13, 2023May 13, 2023

Mitch Voit pitching. His right arm is extended behind him.

‘You can’t keep a baseball player away from the game’: Mitch Voit’s love for baseball culminates at Michigan

by Sam Novotny May 11, 2023May 17, 2023

Chase Allen pitches the ball with his right hand.

Michigan relies on veteran pitchers in victory against Kent State

by Sam Novotny May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Noah Rennard pitches the ball with his right hand. He wears all white and a blue hat with a yellow block M.

Early defensive deficiencies doom Michigan in loss to No. 24 Oklahoma State

by Sam Novotny April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

Joey Velazquez swings at the ball. The catcher sits behind him to the right of the photo with his mitt extended. The Nebraska players watch in the background from the dugout.

Assessing Michigan’s outfield with Obertop’s return

by Sam Novotny April 26, 2023April 27, 2023

Michigan hitters overpowered in blowout loss to Michigan State

by Sam Novotny April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

With Obertop’s return, Michigan offense heats up against Michigan State

by Sam Novotny April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Tracy Smith walks towards the dugout with his eyes looking towards the ground. The stands are blurry in the background behind him and he wears black sunglasses with a blue hat with a block M and navy windbreakers with a block M.

Notebook: Evaluating Michigan’s momentum halfway through Big Ten play

by Sam Novotny April 17, 2023April 17, 2023