Adrian
Sampson
P · Around average
- PAL
- 46
- WAR
- 1.4
- ERA
- 3.11
2022№ 90 / 171
Adrian Sampson
P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 18, 2016
- Born
- October 7, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Redmond, WA, USA
- Nickname
- Yo Adrian
- Draft
- 2012
Career history
- Chicago Cubs · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Texas Rangers · 2018 – 2019 (2 seasons)
- Seattle Mariners · 2016 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chicago Cubs | 21 | 4 | 5 | 3.11 | 104.1 | 73 | 1.23 |
| 2021 | Chicago Cubs | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2.80 | 35.1 | 28 | 1.08 |
| 2019 | Texas Rangers | 35 | 6 | 8 | 5.89 | 125.1 | 101 | 1.53 |
| 2018 | Texas Rangers | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4.30 | 23.0 | 15 | 1.22 |
| 2016 | Seattle Mariners | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.71 | 4.2 | 2 | 1.93 |
| Career totals | 72 | 11 | 19 | 4.43 | 292.2 | 219 | 1.35 | |
Adrian Sampson: our analysis
2022 season: 21 G, 104.3 IP, 4 W, 5 L, 73 SO, 1.23 WHIP. WAR 1.4 (90th of 171) · PAL 46, around average.
In 2022, Adrian Sampson, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 46 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.4 ranks 90th among 171 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: contact allowed (68, above average) and command (67, above average). On the other hand, stuff (24, well below average) and velocity (33, below average) hold him back.
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 35 in 2021 to 46; his WAR went from -0.2 to 1.4.
Advanced stats, 2022 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
3.11
FIP
3.79
xFIP
4.39
ERA-
79
WHIP
1.23
K%
17.1 %
BB%
6.3 %
Strikeouts
73
Innings
104.3
Wins
4
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: -0.4 to 2.5
Strikeouts
47
2022 WAR
1.4
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.2 WAR
- 20221.4 WAR · 2.4 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
72
Established regular
- VEL
- Velocity
- 70
- STF
- Stuff
- 67
- CTL
- Control
- 80
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 77
- STA
- Stamina
- 69
- DUR
- Durability
- 63
- EX
- Experience
- 71
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 3.79 · RA9-WAR: 2.3
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
92.5 mi/h
33th percentile
K%
17.1 %
20th percentile
BB%
6.3 %
69th percentile
xERA
4.31
41th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.324
41th percentile
Barrels allowed
6.7 %
73th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CHC | 1.4 | 46 | 72 | 92.5 | 17.1 | 6.3 | 4.31 | .324 |
| 2021 | CHC | -0.2 | 35 | 69 | 92.2 | 19.3 | 5.5 | 4.95 | .339 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | @ CIN | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.11 |
| Sep 30 | vs CIN | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3.10 |
| Sep 25 | @ PIT | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.23 |
| Sep 20 | @ MIA | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.35 |
| Sep 13 | @ NYM | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3.48 |
| Sep 8 | vs CIN | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.76 |
| Sep 2 | @ STL | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.95 |
| Aug 28 | @ MIL | 3.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.97 |
| Aug 23 | vs STL | 3.1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4.04 |
| Aug 18 | @ BAL | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3.51 |
Adrian Sampson: frequently asked questions
What is Adrian Sampson's record in 2022?
Adrian Sampson is 4-5 in 2022, with a 3.11 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 104.3 innings.
How old is Adrian Sampson?
Adrian Sampson is 35 years old: he was born on October 7, 1991.
How tall is Adrian Sampson, and how much does he weigh?
Adrian Sampson is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Adrian Sampson from?
United States: Adrian Sampson was born in Redmond, WA, United States.
How good is Adrian Sampson?
Adrian Sampson produced 1.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 91st of 171 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 46 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Adrian Sampson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 91st of 171 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Adrian Sampson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 35 in 2021 to 46 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Adrian Sampson drafted?
Adrian Sampson: 2012.
What is Adrian Sampson's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.