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Cool Papa Bell League
5-6-2061
Chris Sampson Starting Pitcher
Retired (1983, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.07 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 137-140 Status Deceased (2020) Option Years 0  
SV 9 Age at Death 74 Date of Birth 12-30-1946
K 2106 Drafted Round 3, Pick 43
(1964)		 Majors Svc Time 14 years
(8 games)
IP 2485.0
WHIP 1.32
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L F  Endurance C+   Ldrship A 
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity A-   Mentor Val A 
Speed D  Bunt C  Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range F  WS Rings 2
1B --- LF --- Arm F  WS Appearances 3
2B --- CF ---   Health C  LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 1
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
196418C B-D-
196519C B D 
196620C+B D+
196721C+A-C-
196822C+A C-
196923C+A+C 
197024C+A+C 
197125C+A+C+
197226C+A+C+
197327C+A+C+
197428B-A+B-
197529B-A+B-
197630B-A+B-
197731B-A+B 
197832B-A+B 
197933B-A+B 
198034B-A+B 
198135B-A+B 
198236C+A+B-
198337C+A B-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1983-11-01Chris Sampson has retired from the Colorado Stars
1983-04-15The Philadelphia Stars have re-claimed Chris Sampson from the waiver wire.
1983-04-12A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Reddish Browns and the Philadelphia Stars. The Philadelphia Stars receive Lyn Thomas, Chris Sampson (Optioned) from the St. Louis Reddish Browns in exchange for Herschel Shoop. Protest This Trade.
1981-03-01The St. Louis Reddish Browns have placed Chris Sampson on the trade block.
1976-08-26A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Reddish Browns. The St. Louis Reddish Browns receive Chris Sampson from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for Derek Tapani.
1973-06-18A trade has been completed between the Washington Senators and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cincinnati Bengals receive Chris Sampson, Frankie Welch from the Washington Senators in exchange for CP Wash 73, Matt Sexson.
1973-06-11The Washington Senators have placed Chris Sampson on the trade block.
1971-06-19Chris Sampson of the Washington Senators is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1971-04-01A trade has been completed between the Washington Senators and the Tampa Bay Braves. The Tampa Bay Braves receive Eddie Flynn, Ken Casale, Mike Jefferies from the Washington Senators in exchange for Chris Sampson, John Sparks.
1969-09-20The Tampa Bay Braves have promoted Chris Sampson to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Braves have promoted John Newton to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Braves have sent John Berry to the minors.
1968-10-03The Tampa Bay Braves have sent Chris Sampson to the minors. The Tampa Bay Braves have sent Josh Beall to the minors.
1968-09-29The Tampa Bay Braves have promoted Chris Sampson to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Braves have promoted Josh Beall to the major league team.
1966-04-01The Cleveland Braves have renamed Lance Taylor to Chris Sampson.
1965-08-22A trade has been completed between the Cleveland Braves and the Detroit Autoworkers. The Detroit Autoworkers receive Draft Pick - 1967 Round 2 (CLE) from the Cleveland Braves in exchange for Lance Taylor.