Bill Sampen

Born: 1/18/1963 in Lincoln, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-04-10 | Final Game: 1994-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Albert Sampen

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Biography

Bill Sampen, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1994. Over the course of his career, Sampen compiled a record of 25 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73. He struck out a total of 176 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliever when needed. Sampen's playing style was characterized by his solid command and ability to keep hitters off balance, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during his tenure. Sampen's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the early stages of increased offensive output and the emergence of more specialized relief roles. Although he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Sampen's contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he represented. His performance reflected the changing dynamics of pitching strategies in the early 1990s, as teams began to place greater emphasis on the importance of a reliable bullpen. After retiring from professional play, Sampen's legacy as a competent pitcher remains a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	21	182	14	0	0	2	299.3	312	124	26	133	176	3.73	0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 7.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	WSN	NL	12	7	59	4	2	90.3	94	30	33	69	2.99	3.86 (+23%)	-
1991	WSN	NL	9	5	43	8	0	92.3	96	41	46	52	4.00	3.91 (-2%)	-
1992	WSN	NL	1	4	44	1	0	63.3	62	22	29	23	3.13	3.75 (+17%)	-
1992	KCR	AL	0	2	8	1	0	19.7	21	8	3	14	3.66	3.75 (+2%)	-
1993	KCR	AL	2	2	18	0	0	18.3	25	12	9	9	5.89	4.19 (-41%)	-
1994	LAA	AL	1	1	10	0	0	15.3	14	11	13	9	6.46	4.51 (-43%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
182	27	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	15	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 66.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1990	WSN	NL	59	8	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1991	WSN	NL	43	13	2	3	1	6	0.231	—	—	—	—
1992	WSN	NL	44	6	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	KCR	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	KCR	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	LAA	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—