Sam Selman

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10+13 innings and struck out 10 batters. [12]

In his minor league career through 2019, in 531+13 career innings he averaged 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings. [12] In 24 games for the Giants in 2020, Selman pitched to a 3.72 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 19+13 innings pitched. [13]

Los Angeles Angels

On July 30, 2021, Selman was traded to the Los Angeles Angels along with José Marte and Ivan Armstrong in exchange for Tony Watson. [14] In 18 appearances for the Angels, Selman struggled to a 6.35 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 17.0 innings pitched. On December 1, Selman was designated for assignment by the Angels. [15] However, Selman remained in DFA limbo for over 3 months after the 2021-22 Major League Baseball lockout froze transactions until March 10, 2022. [16]

Oakland Athletics

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

High Point Rockers

On June 20, 2023, Selman signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [24] In 29 appearances for the Rockers, he posted a 2.79 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 29 innings pitched. Selman became a free agent following the season.

References

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  21. "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 .
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Sam Selman
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Selman with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2014
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-11-14) November 14, 1990 (age 34)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 1, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants