Benj Sampson, baseball player, 1998-1999

Benj Sampson

Born: 4/27/1975 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-09 | Final Game: 1999-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Damon Sampson

Biography

Benj Sampson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 1999. Born in 1975, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive prowess and a focus on power hitting. Sampson played in a competitive era, where pitchers often faced the challenge of adapting to increasingly potent lineups, yet he carved out a niche for himself with his unique pitching style. Over the course of his brief career, Sampson compiled a record of 4-2, showcasing his ability to secure wins despite a more challenging earned run average of 6.83. He recorded a total of 72 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower batters at times, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was relatively short, Sampson's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity and skill required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 35 6 0 0 0 88.3 117 67 17 40 72 6.83 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 6 3 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MIN AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000