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| Chase Hampton | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees – No. 86 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 7, 2001 Longview, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Aubrey Chase Hampton (born August 7,2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Yankees organization. He played college baseball at Texas Tech University before being selected by the Yankees in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. [1] [2]
Hampton was born on August 7,2001,in Longview,Texas, [3] and grew up in Kilgore,Texas,where he attended Kilgore High School. [4] He played tee-ball in his youth [5] and baseball in high school. [6] During his high school career,he was 22–5 with a 1.94 earned run average (ERA) and 284 strikeouts. [7] After high school,Hampton went on to play college baseball at Texas Tech University. As a freshman in 2021,he pitched primarily in relief before transitioning to a starting role. During his collegiate career,he posted a combined 5–4 record with a 4.29 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 84 innings. [8] [9] In the summer of 2021,he played for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [1] [10]
The New York Yankees selected Hampton in the sixth round,with the 190th overall selection,of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. [11] [2] He signed with the team on July 26,2022,and received a signing bonus of $250,000. [1]
Hampton made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades,the Yankees' High-A affiliate. With having 20 starts on the Renegades,he recorded a 3.63 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 89.1 innings. [1] Hampton continued to rise through the Yankees' minor league system,earning recognition as a standout pitching prospect. Analysts highlighted his impressive strikeout rates,strong command,and ability to generate swing-and-miss stuff,making him a well-rounded pitching arsenal,with some scouts considering him a "hidden gem" within the Yankees’farm system. [12]
He made his Double-A debut in June 2023 with the Somerset Patriots. [13]
He made a strong return during the 2024 season. However,in March 2024,Hampton was placed on the 60-day injured list due to arm fatigue. [14] Yankees GM Brian Cashman reaffirmed the organization’s belief in Hampton’s potential,emphasizing their "patience with top-tier pitching talent". [15] After the injury setbacks,posting a 2.41 ERA over 18.2 innings. His performance has generated attention from the New York Yankees organization. In 2024,he was invited to the Yankees' spring training as a non-roster invitee. [16] [17] [14] He was described as a top pitching prospect for the Yankees. [18]
Building on his strong rookie season,showcasing elite velocity,a sharp breaking ball,and an improved changeup,analysts projected an accelerated timeline for his promotion,with many expecting him to reach Triple-A in 2024 and make his MLB debut in 2025. [17] [19]
He underwent Tommy John surgery for an injury to his right elbow in February 2025. [20] [21]
Hampton is the son of Heather and Trent Logston and has three brothers. [22] He majored in University Studies at Texas Tech.
