Chris Sampson, baseball player, 2006-2010

Chris Sampson

Born: 5/23/1978 in Pasadena, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-02 | Final Game: 2010-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christopher Keith Sampson

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Biography

Chris Sampson, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until 2010. Known for his versatility on the mound, Sampson made a significant impact during his career with a record of 20-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42. He was particularly effective in high-pressure situations, accumulating 3 saves and striking out 176 batters over the course of his career. Sampson played during a competitive era of baseball that featured a mix of established stars and emerging talent. His ability to navigate through lineups and contribute both as a starter and a reliever showcased his adaptability and skill. Though his career was relatively brief, Sampson's contributions to his teams were notable, as he provided depth and reliability during his tenure in the majors. His journey through the game reflected the evolving roles of pitchers in the late 2000s, making him a respected figure among his peers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 15 174 33 0 0 3 358.7 390 176 40 87 176 4.42 0

Career ERA 4.42 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 HOU NL 2 1 12 3 0 0 0 34.0 25 8 5 15 2.12 4.53 (+53%) 501.6
2007 HOU NL 7 8 24 19 0 0 0 121.7 138 62 30 51 4.59 4.47 (-3%) -3047.6
2008 HOU NL 6 4 54 11 0 0 0 117.3 118 55 23 61 4.22 4.32 (+2%) 2044.1
2009 HOU NL 4 2 49 0 0 0 3 55.3 66 31 21 33 5.04 4.32 (-17%) 1131.9
2010 HOU NL 1 0 35 0 0 0 0 30.3 43 20 8 16 5.93 4.08 (-45%) -1399.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 55 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0.127 0.143 0.127 0.270 0.0

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.270 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 HOU NL 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 HOU NL 25 26 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 54 22 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.136 — — — — 0.0
2009 HOU NL 49 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 HOU NL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 174 33 53 47 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 HOU P 12 3 4 11 0 0
2007 HOU P 24 19 27 23 0 2
2008 HOU P 54 11 15 7 1 2
2009 HOU P 49 0 7 3 0 1
2010 HOU P 35 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 174

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 HOU NL $815,000
2009 HOU NL $449,000
2008 HOU NL $401,000
2007 HOU NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $2,045,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lon Morris College Jacksonville TX 1997
Texas Tech University Lubbock TX 1998, 1999