Jordan Sprinkle plays shortstop for UCSB and is a USA Baseball alumnus. Sprinkle began his freshman year at designated hitter but quickly earned the everyday job at shortstop, finishing the 2021 season slashing an impressive .353/.402/.536. He also stole 26 bases and launched 7 home runs. Sprinkle returns for his sophomore season firmly in command of the diamond as the Gaucho's starting shortstop, and will look to build on his impressive freshman season. Originally from Rancho Mirage, California, Sprinkle starred at Palm Desert High School for Coach Darol Salazar.