On March 22, 2019, Selman signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[9] On August 1, the Giants selected Selman's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[10] He made his major league debut that day versus the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching one inning in relief.[11] In 2019 with the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he was a combined 3–2 with a 1.80 ERA in 43 games (1 start) in which he pitched 55 innings and struck out 94 batters (striking out 15.4 batters per 9 innings).[12] In 2019 with the Giants he was 0–0 with a 4.35 ERA in 10 relief appearances in which he pitched 10+1⁄3 innings and struck out 10 batters.[12]
In his minor league career through 2019, in 531+1⁄3 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+1⁄3 innings pitched.[13]
Los Angeles Angels
On July 30, 2021, Selman was traded to the Los Angeles Angels along with Ivan Armstrong and José Marte 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, the Angels designated Selman for assignment.[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+2⁄3 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+1⁄3 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
^St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (August 31, 2017). "Sam Selman '09". sasaustin.org. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
^"Sam Selman". Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website. May 4, 2019.
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