Sam Howard
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Born: March 5, 1993 Marietta, Georgia |
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Sam James Howard (born March 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies organization.
Howard attended Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia. Out of high school, the Chicago Cubs selected Howard in the 48th round of the 2011 MLB draft. He did not sign with Chicago, instead enrolling at Georgia Southern University, where he played college baseball for the Georgia Southern University Eagles.
The Colorado Rockies selected Howard in the third round, with the 82nd overall selection, of the 2014 MLB draft. He signed with the Rockies, receiving a $672,100 signing bonus. Howard made his professional debut with the Grand Junction Rockies of the Rookie-level Pioneer League. In 2015, he played for the Asheville Tourists of the Class A South Atlantic League. Howard began the 2016 season with the Modesto Nuts of the Class A-Advanced California League, and received a midseason promotion to the Hartford Yard Goats of the Class AA Eastern League. The Rockies invited Howard to spring training in 2017.
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