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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 1.56 | 838.1 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 107 | 64 | 34 | 56 | 8.11 | -2516.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIN | P | 30 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||