Sam Bachman

BIOGRAPHY

Sam Bachman was born September 30, 1999, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

The Los Angeles Angels selected Bachman in the first round, with the ninth overall pick, in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. On July 21, 2021, he signed with the Angels for a $3.85 million bonus. Bachman was assigned to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils to start his professional career. Over 14+1⁄3 innings, he went 0–2 with a 3.77 ERA and 15 strikeouts.

Bachman began the 2022 season on the injured list with back spasms. He was assigned to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas upon being activated. After missing two months with a biceps issue, Bachman ended the year making 12 starts and registering a 3.92 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 43.2 innings pitched.

Bachman returned to Rocket City in 2023, making 6 starts and struggling to a 3-2 record and 5.81 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched. On May 26, Bachman was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his major league debut that night against the Miami Marlins, pitching two innings in relief.