Sam Bachman

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75+23 innings pitched. [2] His average fastball increased during his college career from 91 to 100 miles per hour (146 to 161 km/h). [3] Bachman had an 3.42 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 23+23 innings pitched before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. [4] Bachman was projected to be a first round selection in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft going into his junior season. [5] [6] [7] Bachman went 4–4 in his junior season with a 1.81 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 59+23 innings pitched and was named first team All-Mid-American Conference. [8] [9]

Professional career

The Los Angeles Angels selected Bachman in the first round, with the ninth overall pick, in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [10] On July 21, 2021, he signed with the Angels for a $3.85 million bonus. [11] Bachman was assigned to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils to start his professional career. [12] Over 14+13 innings, he went 0–2 with a 3.77 ERA and 15 strikeouts. [13]

Bachman began the 2022 season on the injured list with back spasms. [14] He was assigned to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas upon being activated. [15] After missing two months with a biceps issue, Bachman ended the year making 12 starts and registering a 3.92 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 43.2 innings pitched. [16]

Bachman returned to Rocket City in 2023, making 6 starts and struggling to a 3–2 record and 5.81 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched. On May 26, Bachman was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [17] He made his major league debut that night against the Miami Marlins, pitching two innings in relief. [18] After 11 games for the Angels, he was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation on July 14. [19] Bachman was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 1. [20]

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Sam Bachman
Los Angeles Angels – No. 40
Pitcher
Born: (1999-09-30) September 30, 1999 (age 24)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 26, 2023, for the Los Angeles Angels