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| Chase Hampton | |
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| New York Yankees – No. 86 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 7, 2001 Longview, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Aubrey Chase Hampton (born August 7, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Yankees organization. He played college baseball at Texas Tech University before being selected by the Yankees in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2]
Early life and amateur career
[edit]Hampton was born on August 7, 2001, in Longview, Texas[3], and grew up in Kilgore, Texas, where he attended Kilgore High School.[4] He played both baseball and football in high school, but ultimately focused on baseball. During his high school career, he was 22–5 with a 1.94 earned run average (ERA) and 284 strikeouts.[5] After high school, Hampton went on to play college baseball at Texas Tech University. As a freshman in 2021, he pitched primarily in relief before transitioning to a starting role. During his collegiate career, he posted a combined 5–4 record with a 4.29 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 84 innings.[6] In the summer of 2021, he played for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Minor leagues (2022–2024)
[edit]The New York Yankees selected Hampton in the sixth round, with the 190th overall selection, of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[7][2] He signed with the team on July 26, 2022, and received a signing bonus of $250,000.[1]
2023 season
[edit]Hampton made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades, the Yankees' High-A affiliate, immediately establishing himself as one of the Yankees’ most promising young arms. With having 20 starts on the Renegades, he recorded a 3.63 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 89.1 innings.[1] Hampton continued to rise through the Yankees' minor league system, earning recognition as a standout pitching prospect. Analysts highlighted his impressive strikeout rates, strong command, and ability to generate swing-and-miss stuff, making him a well-rounded pitching arsenal, with some scouts considering him a "hidden gem" within the Yankees’ farm system.[8]
2024 season
[edit]He made a strong return during the 2024 season. However, in March 2024, Hampton was placed on the 60-day injured list due to arm fatigue, delaying his ascent.[9] Yankees GM Brian Cashman reaffirmed the organization’s belief in Hampton’s potential, emphasizing their "patience with top-tier pitching talent".[10] After the injury setbacks, posting a 2.41 ERA over 18.2 innings. His performance has generated attention from the New York Yankees organization. In 2024, he was invited to the Yankees' spring training as a non-roster invitee[11][12][9], with many predicting that he could make a quick rise through the minor leagues in 2025. Spring Training is expected to be a critical period for Hampton, and his continued success could lead to a promotion to Triple-A and potentially a major league debut later in 2025. [13][10]
Building on his strong rookie season, showcasing elite velocity, a sharp breaking ball, and an improved changeup.[12] Analysts projected an accelerated timeline for his promotion, with many expecting him to reach Triple-A in 2024 and make his MLB debut in 2025.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Hampton is the son of Heather and Trent Logston and has three brothers: Michael and Brick Hampton, and Caleb Logston.[14] He majored in University Studies at Texas Tech.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Chase Hampton Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Texas Tech Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft - KKAM
- ^ Chase Hampton. Inside The Diamonds. [1]
- ^ "Cut to the Chase: Tech's Hampton drafted by Yankees". Kilgore News Herald. July 19, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "CUT TO THE CHASE! | Tech's Hampton drafted by Yankees". July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Chase Hampton - 2021 Player Stats". Pointstreak. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Hampton picked in sixth round by Yankees". Longview News-Journal. July 18, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Klein, Max (December 5, 2023). "Yankees could have a hidden gem in their pitching prospect pool". Empire Sports Media. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ a b CBS Sports, "Yankees' Chase Hampton Shifts to 60-Day IL", CBS Sports, Date not specified.
- ^ a b The New York Times, "Yankees' Chase Hampton Update", The New York Times, January 30, 2025.
- ^ "Yankees Announce 26 Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training". MLB.com. February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b 2024 Top Prospect: Chase Hampton - MLB.com
- ^ a b Empire Sports Media, "Yankees Top Pitching Prospect Could Explode onto the Scene in 2025", Empire Sports Media, 2024.
- ^ "Chase Hampton - Texas Tech Red Raiders Bio". Texas Tech Athletics. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Texas Tech Red Raiders bio
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Kilgore is a city in Gregg and Rusk counties in Texas, United States. Located where Interstate 20 and US 259 converge just south of the Sabine River. Over three-fourths of the area within city limits are located in Gregg County, the remainder in Rusk County. The population was 12,975 at the 2010 census and 13,376 at the 2020 census. (Full article...) User:Luka Maglc/sandbox/box-header
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