Adrian Sampson #40

Adrian David Sampson…attended Bellevue Community College from 2011-12…went 11-0 with a 1.36 ERA (12 ER, 79.1 IP) with 107 SO in 13 G in 2012 after leading BC to a Northwest Athletic Conference title as a freshman in 2011…was also named the No. 1 Junior College prospect in the country by Perfect Game, served as the starting pitcher in the West Coast Collegiate League All-Star Game, and set the unofficial NWAC single-season strikeout record in 2012…graduated from Skyline (Wash.) High School in 2010… missed his entire senior season of high school ball while recovering from ‘Tommy John’ ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow…brother, Julian, pitched for four seasons in the Phillies minor league system from 2007-10…selected by the Miami Marlins in the 16th round of the 2011 MLB Draft, but did not sign…selected by Pittsburgh in the 5th round of the 2012 MLB Draft…was signed by Pirates’ scout Greg Hopkins on 6/18/12…had signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Oregon before ultimately deciding to turn pro.

2023

Did not pitch in the Major Leagues after he underwent a meniscal debridement procedure on his right knee on 5/6… opened season with Triple-A Iowa after being optioned on 3/25 and made two starts before being shut down due to issues with the knee…was on the Injured List from 5/15-7/23, including rehab stints with the Rookie-level ACL Cubs (6/24-7/3) and Iowa (7/4-23)…activated 7/24 and outrighted to Triple-A… traded to Tampa Bay, along with RHP Manuel Rodríguez and future considerations, in exchange for RHP Josh Roberson and international signing bonus pool space…did not pitch in Rays organization before he was released on 8/3.

2022

Adrian in 2022 made 21 appearances (19 starts) for the Cubs, recording a 4-5 record with a 3.11 ERA (36 ER/104.1 IP) and 73 strikeouts....Recorded a 3.28 ERA (36 ER/98.2 IP) in 19 starts...threw 5.2 relief innings allowing no earned runs....Made one appearance May 8 before being designated for assignment by the Cubs ... Seattle claimed him off waivers May 13, but did not make an appearance before being designated for assignment May 21...later signed a Minor League contract with the Cubs May 31....Made six consecutive starts of at least 5.0 innings from June 25-July 25 and Sept. 2-30....Secured his first win of the season Aug. 18 at Baltimore, tossing 5.2-scoreless innings and allowing four hits and a walk, along with a season high-tying six strikeouts...it was his first win since Sept. 14, 2021 at Philadelphia. ...Was placed on the restricted list Aug. 29 before the Cubs’ trip to Toronto...activated from the restricted list Sept. 1....Posted a 1.34 ERA (5 ER/33.2 IP) in six starts from Sept. 8-Oct. 5, the second-lowest ERA in the Majors during that span (min. 7 GS)....Notched five-consecutive quality starts from Sept. 8-30 going 3-0 with a 1.16 ERA (4 ER/31.0 IP)....Compiled a 3.81 ERA (12 ER/28.1 IP) in eight games (six starts) at Iowa this season.

2021

Adrian enjoyed his best major league season in 2021 after signing a minor league contract with the Cubs in May... Went 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA (8 ER/24.0 IP) in five starts, compared to 0-1 with a 2.38 ERA (3 ER/11.1 IP) in five relief outings with Chicago... Did not allow more than two earned runs in any appearance... Made his Cubs debut on Aug. 18 at Cincinnati (1 ER/4.0 IP) after having his contract purchased from Triple-A Iowa... The start marked his first major league appearance since Sept. 27, 2019 with the Texas Rangers... Earned his first major league win since June 23, 2019 on Sept. 14 in Philadelphia (2 ER/5.0 IP)... Struck out a season-high seven batters in his final start on Oct. 2 at St. Louis... Went 4-5 with a 4.96 ERA (45 ER/81.2 IP) in 16 games (14 starts) for Iowa... Allowed three runs or less in seven of his final eight starts with the I-Cubs.

2017

Returned from a lengthy disabled list stint and went 2-2 with a 3.45 ERA (12 ER/31.1 IP) over 8 starts with the AZL Rangers, Down East, and Round Rock…opened season on the disabled list and completed rehab assignment with the AZL Rangers, 7/27-8/16…allowed one unearned run over 2.0 IP on 7/27 vs. AZL A's in 1st official game action since 6/23/16 at DET…activated from the disabled list on 8/17 and assigned to Down East…started a pair of games for the Wood Ducks and was promoted to Round Rock on 8/26…permitted one R-ER over 10.0 IP in a pair of starts for the Express.

2016

Made major league debut with the Mariners, but was injured warming up prior to his next outing and missed the remainder of the season...allowed 4 R over 4.2 innings in his lone outing on 6/18 at BOS…did not throw a pitch in his final scheduled outing on 6/23 at DET, leaving that contest after warming up due to injury…had surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his right elbow on 6/30…spent the balance of the season with Triple-A Tacoma, going 7-4 with a 3.25 ERA (29 ER/80.1 IP) over 13 games/ starts…received by Texas on waivers from Seattle on 11/2 and was outrighted to the minors on 11/18.

2015

Combined to go 10-12 with a 4.76 ERA (86 ER/162.2 IP) in 28 starts between Triple-A Indianapolis and Triple-A Tacoma…struck out a careerhigh 123 batters…began season with Indianapolis, going 6-3 with a 2.69 ERA (22 ER/73.2 IP) in first 12 starts of the season, 4/10- 6/7...acquired by the Mariners from the Pirates, in exchange for LHP J.A. Happ on 7/31…assigned to Tacoma, going 2-4 with a 7.28 ERA (31 ER/38.1 IP) in 7 starts, 8/2-9/4.

2014

Went 11-6 with two complete games, one shutout, a 2.96 ERA (55 ER/167.0 IP) and 109 strikeouts in 28 combined starts between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis...finished T3rd among Pittsburgh minor leaguers in wins and 4th in ERA and strikeouts... was named to the Eastern League mid and post-season All-Star teams as well as being named Altoona's Pitcher-of-the-Year... ranked 2nd in the Eastern League in ERA, while also ranking 4th in innings pitched and batting average against (.229) among starting pitchers...ranked 3rd among Eastern League starters in fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings (9.79) and walks per 9.0 innings (1.76)...came within 2 outs of becoming the first individual to throw a 9.0 inning no-hitter in Altoona history on July 18 vs. Bowie...went 0-0 with one save and a 2.25 ERA (3 ER/ 12.0 IP) in 10 relief appearances while playing for Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League...named to AFL Rising Stars team.

2013

Spent season with Bradenton…recorded 9 quality starts, with all 9 coming over his final 15 starts of the season, 6/3-8/8.

2012

Began professional career with St. College in the NYP League, appearing in 11 games/9 starts.