Sam Selman
Selman with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2014
High Point Rockers – No. 29
Pitcher
Born: (1990-11-14) November 14, 1990
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 1, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average4.81
Strikeouts70
Teams

Samuel Ayres Selman (born November 14, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics. He played college baseball at Vanderbilt University. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2012 MLB draft.

Amateur career

Selman attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas.[1] He was an ABCA/Rawlings All-American and two-time all-conference selection (2008 and 2009).[2]

He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 14th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at Vanderbilt University.[3]

Professional career

Kansas City Royals

He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, and signed for a signing bonus of $750,000.[4][5][6]

Selman pitched in the Royals organization from 2012 through the 2018 season. During his time with them, he played for the AZL Royals, Idaho Falls Chukars, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Northwest Arkansas Naturals, and Omaha Storm Chasers[7]

San Francisco Giants

On March 22, 2019, he signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[8] On August 1, the Giants selected Selman's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[9] He made his major league debut that day versus the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching one inning in relief.[10] In 2019 with the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he was a combined 3–2 with a 1.80 ERA in 43 games (1 start) in which he pitched 55 innings and struck out 94 batters (striking out 15.4 batters per 9 innings).[11] In 2019 with the Giants he was 0–0 with a 4.35 ERA in 10 relief appearances in which he pitched 10.1 innings and struck out 10 batters.[11]

In his minor league career through 2019, in 531.1 career innings he averaged 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings.[11] In 24 games for the Giants in 2020, Selman pitched to a 3.72 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 19.1 innings pitched.[12]

Los Angeles Angels

On July 30, 2021, Selman was traded to the Los Angeles Angels along with Ivan Armstrong and José Marte in exchange for Tony Watson.[13] In 18 appearances for the Angels, Selman struggled to a 6.35 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 17.0 innings pitched. On December 1, the Angels designated Selman for assignment.[14] However, Selman remained in DFA limbo for over 3 months after the 2021-22 Major League Baseball lockout froze transactions until March 10, 2022.[15]

Oakland Athletics

On March 13, 2022, Selman was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[16] On April 7, Selman was designated for assignment by the Athletics, and sent outright to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators on April 11.[17] On April 18, Selman was added to the Athletics' roster as a COVID-19 substitute.[18] Selman pitched 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts against the Texas Rangers in his only appearance before being returned to Triple-A on April 23.[19] The Athletics promoted Selman back to the major leagues on May 29.[20] In 16 total appearances for Oakland, Selman registered a 4.91 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 18+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 3, Selman was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.[21] He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[22]

High Point Rockers

On June 20, 2023, Selman signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[23]

References

  1. ↑ St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (August 31, 2017). "Sam Selman '09". sasaustin.org. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Sam Selman". Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website. May 4, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Royals sign second-round pick Sam Selman". MLB.com. June 14, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  4. ↑ Pete Grathoff (August 27, 2013). "Selman has no regrets about being pulled from no-hitter". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  5. ↑ Pete Grathoff (January 31, 2013). "Royals' minor leaguer earns degree in difficulty". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Sam Selman Player Card - The Baseball Cube". www.thebaseballcube.com.
  7. ↑ "Sam Selman Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  8. ↑ Mark W. Sanchez (June 28, 2019). "'Unbelievable': Giants' minor league strikeout machine is on their radar". KNBR. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  9. ↑ Kerry Crowley (July 31, 2019). "Giants bringing armada of pitchers to Philadelphia in preparation for possible trades". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  10. ↑ Andrew Baggarly (August 1, 2019). "Extra Baggs: Sam Selman's long road". The Athletic. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  11. 1 2 3 "Sam Selman Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  12. ↑ Klopfer, Brady (December 2, 2020). "Sam Selman pitched more than you remember". McCovey Chronicles.
  13. ↑ Bollinger, Rhett (July 30, 2021). "Pitching talent comes Halos' way in 2 deals". MLB.com.
  14. ↑ "Los Angeles Angels re-sign closer Raisel Iglesias to $58 million deal". December 2, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Former SF Giants southpaw stuck in DFA limbo". December 4, 2021.
  16. ↑ "A's claim pitcher Sam Selman off waivers". March 13, 2022.
  17. ↑ Franco, Anthony (April 7, 2022). "Athletics Select Five Players, Designate Sam Selman". mlbraderumors.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  18. ↑ Franco, Anthony (April 18, 2022). "A's Place Six Players On COVID IL, Promote Three Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Athletics' Sam Selman: Sent back to minors".
  20. ↑ "A's recall RHP Tapia and select LHP Selman and RHP Markel from Las Vegas; LHPS Kolarek and Logue and RHP Lemoine optioned to Las Vegas". MLB.com.
  21. ↑ "Athletics' Sam Selman: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  22. ↑ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  23. ↑ https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
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