P Keyvius Sampson: Padres Sign Fourth Rounder
by MadFriars.com of MadFriars.com, August 17, 2009 at 1:33pm ET

Keyvius Sampson Profile

The San Diego Padres have come to terms with fourth-round pick Keyvius Sampson, a right-hander out of Forest High School in Florida.

Sampson leaves on Wednesday to take his physical in Peoria, Arizona and is expected to compete in the final two weeks of the Arizona Rookie League before heading to the Padres fall Instructional League.

Sampson went 9-1 with a 0.84 ERA and 134 strikeouts as a senior. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.



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Keyvius Sampson
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185
Position: P

Bats: R
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 01/06/1991
Birthplace: Ocala,  FL
Experience: Prospect


Biography:
2009

Keyvius Sampson went 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA across two games, including one start, with the AZL Padres. In three innings, he allowed one hits and struck out three. He held the opposition to a .111 average while hitting a batter. The opposition stole two bases off him in as many attempts. The opposition did not have a hit off him with runners in scoring position across two at-bats.

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The San Diego Padres selected Keyvius Sampson in the fourth round of the 2009 MLB Draft, 114th overall.