Sam Carlson

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Sam Carlson
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: (1998-12-03) December 3, 1998
Savage, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 

Samuel Carlson (born December 3, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Amateur career

Carlson attended Burnsville High School in Burnsville, Minnesota.[1] During his senior year, Carlson had a jump in velocity, going from the 88–92 miles per hour range to 93–97.[2] He posted a 0.93 ERA (9th in state and 2nd on Burnsville) and 53 strikeouts (28th in state) over 34 innings, and was named Minnesota Mr. Baseball.[3] He committed to play college baseball for the Florida Gators.[4]

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Carlson was selected in the second round, with the 55th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft by the Seattle Mariners.[5] [6] He signed with the Mariners for $2 million.[7] He made his professional debut with the Arizona League Mariners, pitching only three innings before being shut down due to minor elbow discomfort.[8]

Heading into the 2018 season, Carlson was named Seattle's third ranked prospect and the top pitching prospect in the organization, but had elbow discomfort return during the Mariners mini-camp in February and was shut down again. He was given a platelet-rich injection and eventually started rehabbing, but a setback in his rehab forced him to undergo Tommy John surgery on July 2, causing him to miss the rest of 2018 and all of the 2019 season.[9][10] Carlson returned healthy in 2020, but did not play a game after the minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] For the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Single-A Modesto Nuts, starting 19 games with a 6–4 record, 4.77 ERA, and 112 strikeouts in 100 innings.[12]

In 2022, Carlson made 16 appearances (11 starts) for Modesto, recording a 4.61 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 56+2⁄3 innings of work.[13] He spent 2023 with the High-A Everett AquaSox, pitching in 39 games and logging a 5.25 ERA with 61 strikeouts and six saves. As a six-year minor league veteran, Carlson elected free agency on November 6.[14]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 30, 2023, Carlson signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[15] He pitched 44 games in relief for the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers in 2024, going 4–2 with a 4.25 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 48+2⁄3 innings.[16] Carlson elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[17]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On December 13, 2024, Carlson signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[18] He pitched in 45 games for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, posting a 4–2 record and 4.22 ERA with 78 strikeouts.[19] Carlson elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2025.[20]

Houston Astros

On December 27, 2025, Carlson signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[21]

References

  1. ^ Mizutani, Dane (4 May 2017). "This local high school pitcher is the best prospect since Joe Mauer". Twincities.com. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. ^ Belinsky, Hudson (May 22, 2017). "Sam Carlson climbing up draft boards". Baseballamerica.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  3. ^ Kassondra Burtis (27 June 2017). "Burnsville's Sam Carlson named Mr. Baseball". MN Baseball Hub | High School Boys' Baseball News, Scores & Standings. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  4. ^ Thomas, Christopher (28 December 2015). "Sam Carlson commits to the Florida Gators". Minnesota Blizzard Baseball. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Burnsville H.S. Pitcher A Prospect For The Pros". Minnesota.cbslocal.com. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Mariners Select RHP Sam Carlson with 55th Overall Pick In MLB Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  7. ^ Horton, Josh. "Second-round pick Carlson signs with Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  8. ^ Stone, Larry (21 February 2020). "Mariners pitcher Sam Carlson wondered if he'd ever throw again. Now, he's a spring training inspiration". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  9. ^ Divish, Ryan (July 3, 2018). "Elbow surgery ends the season for Mariners' top pitching prospect Sam Carlson". Seattle Times. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  10. ^ Greg Johns (July 3, 2018). "Mariners' No. 3 prospect Carlson has TJ surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  11. ^ Drayer, Shannon (26 November 2020). "Mariners' Sam Carlson, forgotten 2nd-rounder, is on familiar prospect path". Seattle Sports. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Parker Doubles Down the Ports". OurSports Central. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Sam Carlson - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Cooper, J. J. (2023-11-08). "2023 MiLB Free Agents". Baseball America.
  15. ^ McCalvy, Adam (January 23, 2024). "Breaking down Brewers' non-roster invitees". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  16. ^ "Sam Carlson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  17. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Camras, Noah (December 13, 2024). "Dodgers Sign Former Brewers, Mariners Pitcher as Free Agency Continues". dodgersnation.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  19. ^ "2025 Oklahoma City Comets". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  20. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  21. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-12-27
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