• Full name Adrian David Sampson
  • Born 10/07/1991 in Redmond, WA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Bellevue
  • Debut 06/18/2016
  • Drafted in the 5th round (166th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012 (signed for $250,000).
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    Sampson was a highly ranked prospect in high school but needed Tommy John surgery during his senior year, so he didn't get drafted and wound up going the junior college route instead of honoring his commitment to Oregon. Sampson's brother, Julian, spent four years in the Phillies system. Adrian was a 16th-round pick by the Marlins last year, but did not sign and projects to go significantly higher this time around. His fastball has been better than it was last year. He generally has been sitting in the low 90s and touching 94 mph, though he was more in the 87-91 mph in some stretches. His best pitch is his curveball, which is already an above-average pitch with sharp, late break, and he's showing improved feel for his changeup. Sampson pitches with above-average control and command and has the confidence to throw any of his pitches in any count. He is again committed to Oregon but is considered more likely to sign this year.

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Career Transactions

  • RHP Adrian Sampson assigned to Round Rock Express.
  • RHP Adrian Sampson roster status changed by Texas Rangers.
  • Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Adrian Sampson to a minor league contract.
  • Durham Bulls released RHP Adrian Sampson.
  • Chicago Cubs traded RHP Manuel Rodríguez, RHP Adrian Sampson and Future Considerations to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Josh Roberson. International Signing Bonus Pool Space.
  • Chicago Cubs traded RHP Manuel Rodríguez, RHP Adrian Sampson and Future Considerations to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Josh Roberson. International Signing Bonus Pool Space.
  • RHP Adrian Sampson assigned to Durham Bulls.
  • Chicago Cubs sent RHP Adrian Sampson outright to Iowa Cubs.
  • Iowa Cubs activated RHP Adrian Sampson.
  • Chicago Cubs sent RHP Adrian Sampson outright to Iowa Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs sent RHP Adrian Sampson on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs sent RHP Adrian Sampson on a rehab assignment to ACL Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs sent RHP Adrian Sampson on a rehab assignment to ACL Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Adrian Sampson from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
  • Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Adrian Sampson to Iowa Cubs.

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