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Sam Carlson
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1998-12-03) December 3, 1998 (age 27)
Savage, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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Samuel Carlson (born December 3, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

Career

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Seattle Mariners

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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] 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 plasma 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

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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

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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

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On December 27, 2025, Carlson signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[21] He made 31 appearances for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, compiling a 4–1 record and 3.47 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 36+1⁄3 innings of relief. Carlson was released by the Astros organization on August 4, 2026.[22]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On September 1, 2026, Carlson signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[23]

References

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  1. ↑ Mizutani, Dane (May 4, 2017). "This local high school pitcher is the best prospect since Joe Mauer". Twincities.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  2. ↑ Belinsky, Hudson (May 22, 2017). "Sam Carlson climbing up draft boards". Baseballamerica.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ Kassondra Burtis (June 27, 2017). "Burnsville's Sam Carlson named Mr. Baseball". MN Baseball Hub | High School Boys' Baseball News, Scores & Standings. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ Thomas, Christopher (December 28, 2015). "Sam Carlson commits to the Florida Gators". Minnesota Blizzard Baseball. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Burnsville H.S. Pitcher A Prospect For The Pros". Minnesota.cbslocal.com. May 19, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Mariners Select RHP Sam Carlson with 55th Overall Pick In MLB Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  7. ↑ Horton, Josh. "Second-round pick Carlson signs with Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  8. ↑ Stone, Larry (February 21, 2020). "Mariners pitcher Sam Carlson wondered if he'd ever throw again. Now, he's a spring training inspiration". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 5, 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 (November 26, 2020). "Mariners' Sam Carlson, forgotten 2nd-rounder, is on familiar prospect path". Seattle Sports. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Parker Doubles Down the Ports". OurSports Central. September 19, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Sam Carlson - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  14. ↑ Cooper, J. J. (November 8, 2023). "2023 MiLB Free Agents". Baseball America.
  15. ↑ McCalvy, Adam (January 23, 2024). "Breaking down Brewers' non-roster invitees". MLB.com. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Sam Carlson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  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. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
  22. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2026-08-04
  23. ↑ https://www.mlb.com/phillies/roster/transactions/2026/09
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