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Samuel John Moll (born January 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Colorado Rockies selected Moll in the third round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Oakland Athletics.

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Career

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Amateur

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Moll attended St. Benedict at Auburndale High School in Cordova, Tennessee. He enrolled at the University of Memphis and played college baseball for the Memphis Tigers.[1] In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Colorado Rockies

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The Colorado Rockies selected Moll in the third round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Tri-City Dust Devils,[4][5] posting a 1.80 ERA in 30 innings pitched. In July, Moll combined with three other pitchers to throw a no-hitter.[6] He returned to Tri-City in 2014 and appeared in only nine games due to injury. In 2015, he pitched for both the High-A Modesto Nuts and the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats, where he posted a combined 2.63 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 68.1 innings pitched between both clubs. After the season, he pitched in the Arizona Fall League, where he gave up four earned runs in seven innings.[7] Moll spent 2016 with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, where he posted a 3–5 record with a 4.94 ERA.[8] The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[9] Moll began the 2017 season with Albuquerque, but was designated for assignment on August 11, 2017.

Oakland Athletics

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On August 16, 2017, Moll was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[10] Oakland optioned him to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds upon his acquisition.

The Athletics promoted Moll to the major leagues on September 1, 2017, and he made his major league debut that night.[11] In 11 games he was 0-0 with a 10.80 ERA.[7] He was designated for assignment after the season on November 20.[12]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On November 27, 2017, Moll was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[13] After being designated for assignment by Pittsburgh, the Seattle Mariners claimed Moll off waivers on November 30.[14]

On March 17, 2018, Moll was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[15] He was designated for assignment on March 29,[16] and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons after clearing waivers on March 31.[17] In 15 games with Buffalo, Moll logged a 1-3 record and 5.30 ERA.

San Francisco Giants

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On December 13, 2018, in the Winter Meetings, the San Francisco Giants selected Moll from the Blue Jays in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[18] He was assigned to the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels to start the 2019 season, and also pitched for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. Between the two teams in 2019, he was 2-2 with 2 saves and a 2.39 ERA in 41 relief appearances covering 49 innings in which he struck out 54 batters.[19] Moll elected free agency following the season on November 4.[20]

Moll re-signed with the Giants on a minor league contract on January 6, 2020. Moll did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] Moll became a free agent on November 2.[22]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On November 17, 2020, Moll signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[23] Moll was assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2021 season. In 21 appearances with Reno, Moll recorded a 5.82 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 15 walks in 21.2 innings of work.[7]

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

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On July 2, 2021, Moll was traded to the Oakland Athletics organization in exchange for cash considerations.[24] The following day, Moll was selected to the active roster.[25] On July 17, Moll made his first appearance with Oakland in 2021, and first MLB appearance since 2017, pitching a scoreless inning against the Cleveland Indians.

Cincinnati Reds

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On July 31, 2023, Moll was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Joe Boyle.[26]

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Samuel John Moll (born January 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball for the of (MLB), known for his role as a left-handed reliever with a career spanning multiple teams and emphasizing control in high-leverage situations. Moll was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the third round (77th overall) of the 2013 MLB Draft out of the , where he played , and he signed with the organization on June 13, 2013. After developing in the Rockies' system, he made his MLB debut on September 1, 2017, with the following a trade, and he spent the majority of his early career there from 2017 and 2021 to 2023, appearing in 117 games with a 4.52 over 97.2 . In 2023, Moll was traded to the on July 31 in exchange for Joe Boyle, where he posted an impressive 0.73 in 24.2 across 25 appearances to close out the , contributing to his career total of 213 games, an 8-6 record, 3.73 , and 189 strikeouts in 178.2 as of the 2025 . Throughout his career, Moll has been valued for his ability to induce ground balls and limit walks, recording 16 holds in 2022 with Oakland and maintaining a consistent presence in bullpens noted for their depth. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 190 pounds, the left-handed thrower from Lakeland, , remains an active contributor to the Reds' relief corps into 2025, with 23 appearances, a 1-0 record, and 22 strikeouts in 18.1 innings that year.

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Samuel John Moll was born on January 3, 1992, in . He is the son of Jerry and Ginger Moll and grew up in the Lakeland area during his formative years.

High school career

Sam Moll attended St. Benedict at Auburndale High School in , where he played for the Eagles under head coach Steve Heinz. As a junior in , Moll emerged as a standout pitcher, posting an 8-0 record with a 1.69 ERA over 58 innings in 10 starts, including eight complete games and 100 strikeouts. His performance helped lead the team to a 28-9 record, the program's first D2-AA West Region championship, and a runner-up finish in the TSSAA D2-AA state tournament. For his efforts, Moll earned Division II TSWA All-State honors, SBA Pitcher of the Year, MaxPreps D2 West Region All-District recognition, and was named All-Shelby/Metro for the second consecutive year; he was also a finalist for the Best of the Preps award. Moll's high school success drew college interest, culminating in his signing of a with the in November 2009 as part of the 2010 recruiting class; he was recruited by Tigers pitching coach Daron Schoenrock. In 2023, Moll was inducted into the St. Benedict at Auburndale Hall of Fame.

College career

Moll enrolled at the in 2010, where he played for the Memphis Tigers of , building on his high school experience as a standout left-handed . As a in 2011, Moll appeared in 11 games with five starts, posting a 3-1 record and a 2.68 over 40.1 , while striking out 48 batters and walking 16. He recorded notable performances, including a career-high 10 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings during a midweek win over Mississippi Valley State and eight strikeouts in seven innings for his second victory against Ole Miss. In his season of 2012, Moll transitioned to a weekend starter role, making 14 starts in 16 appearances and leading the team with 95.2 innings pitched en route to a 5-5 record and a 3.48 , with 59 strikeouts and 44 walks. He earned one complete-game and one save during the year. Moll's junior year in 2013 marked a significant improvement in his command and effectiveness, as he took over as the starter and went 9-3 with a 2.30 in 15 starts, totaling 94 innings, 106 strikeouts, and 32 walks. His 106 strikeouts that season contributed to a career total of 213, the seventh-most in Memphis program history. He earned All-Conference USA honors. Following his junior campaign, Moll was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the third round (77th overall) of the 2013 MLB Draft, capping his college career as one of the highest-drafted players in Memphis Tigers history.

Professional career

Colorado Rockies organization (2013–2017)

Sam Moll was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the third round (77th overall) of the 2013 MLB Draft out of the and signed a minor league contract on June 13, 2013, for a $600,000 . He began his professional career that summer with the Rookie-level of the , where he made 10 appearances (six starts) and recorded a 3-1 record with a 1.80 ERA over 30 , striking out 29 batters while walking 10. On July 20, 2013, Moll contributed to a combined against the , pitching the first five scoreless innings with five strikeouts. In 2014, Moll advanced to the Single-A of the but spent much of the short season recovering from injury, appearing in limited roles for a combined 0-1 record with a 4.15 across 13 and seven strikeouts in the Rockies' lower minors. He transitioned fully to a role the following year, posting a 0-1 record with a 2.63 in 38 appearances (two saves) split between the High-A of the and the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats of the Eastern League, logging 68.1 with 74 strikeouts and 16 walks. Moll continued his development as a reliever in 2016, primarily at Double-A with the Hartford Yard Goats of the Eastern League before a late promotion to Triple-A of the , finishing with a 3-5 record and 4.74 over 44 appearances (two saves) and 49.1 innings, including 44 strikeouts against 19 walks. The next season, he established himself at Triple-A with the , where he went 3-2 with a 4.18 in 44 relief outings, allowing 22 earned runs over 47.1 innings while striking out 39 in 18 walks, before being on August 11. On August 16, 2017, the Rockies traded Moll to the in exchange for a or cash considerations.

Oakland Athletics (first stint) (2017)

On August 16, 2017, the acquired Moll from the Colorado Rockies organization in exchange for cash considerations or a , adding depth to their as they pursued a late playoff push. Moll made his major league debut on September 1, 2017, at Safeco Field against the Seattle Mariners, entering in the of a 3-2 loss and retiring the side without allowing a baserunner over 0.1 . As a left-handed relief specialist, he appeared in 11 games during the ' late-season call-up, primarily facing left-handed batters in low-leverage situations to provide matchup flexibility. His first career came two days later, on September 3 against Seattle's . In his debut season, Moll recorded a 0-0 mark with a 10.80 ERA across 5.1 innings pitched, surrendering 13 hits and 3 walks while striking out 7 batters. Despite the high ERA, driven by a 1.00 WHIP and occasional command issues, his fastball-slider combination showed promise as a situational reliever. Following the Athletics' season, Oakland designated Moll for assignment on November 20, 2017, to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. He was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 27, 2017, and then by the Seattle Mariners on November 30, 2017, marking the end of his initial stint with Oakland.

Toronto Blue Jays (2018)

On March 17, 2018, the Toronto Blue Jays claimed left-handed pitcher Sam Moll off waivers from the Seattle Mariners, adding him to their 40-man roster. Shortly after, on March 29, the Blue Jays designated Moll for assignment to make room on the roster, and he cleared waivers two days later. The team then outrighted him to their Triple-A affiliate, the of the , on March 31. Moll spent the entire 2018 season with the Bisons, appearing exclusively in relief roles. In 15 games, he recorded a 1-3 win-loss record with a 5.30 over 18.2 , allowing 24 hits and 11 earned runs while striking out 19 batters. This performance marked a step up in competition from his prior assignments, where he had posted lower ERAs in Double-A and Triple-A earlier in his career, highlighting adaptation challenges to the consistent pace and hitter quality of the . Following the 2018 season, Moll became eligible for the due to his status. On December 13, 2018, in the minor league phase of the , the Giants selected him from the Blue Jays organization, transitioning him to their system for the 2019 season.

San Francisco Giants (2019–2020)

Moll joined the Giants organization via selection in the minor-league phase of the 2018 . He was formally assigned to the Giants on February 25, 2019. In 2019, Moll spent the season in the Giants' minor league system, appearing for both the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. Over 41 relief outings, he compiled a 2-2 record with a 2.39 ERA, allowing 41 earned runs while striking out 54 batters in 49.1 innings pitched. This performance marked a solid step in his development as a left-handed reliever, showcasing improved command and effectiveness against upper-level hitters. Following the 2019 season, Moll elected on November 4, 2019. He re-signed with the Giants on a minor league contract on January 6, 2020, and received an invitation to major league . The 2020 minor league season was canceled due to the , preventing Moll from appearing in any official games. Instead, he participated in limited activities at the Giants' alternate training site, focusing on skill maintenance and adjustments to his pitching mechanics. During this time, Moll worked on refining his sidearm delivery, which lowered his arm slot to increase deception and movement on his pitches. Moll became a minor league again on November 2, 2020.

Arizona Diamondbacks (2021)

Following his election to free agency from the San Francisco Giants organization on November 2, 2020, Moll signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 17, 2020. Moll began the 2021 season assigned to the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate, the , of the Triple-A West league. In 21 relief appearances with Reno, he posted a 0-0 record with a 5.82 over 21.2 , allowing 19 hits, 15 walks, and 3 home runs while striking out 30 batters. On July 2, 2021, the Diamondbacks traded Moll to the in exchange for cash considerations.

Oakland Athletics (second stint) (2021–2023)

On July 2, 2021, the acquired Moll from the Diamondbacks organization in exchange for cash considerations. The following day, the Athletics selected his contract from Triple-A , marking his return to the major league roster after spending the first half of the season in the minors. Moll made his with Oakland since his 2017 debut on July 17 against the Cleveland Indians, pitching a scoreless . In eight relief outings that season, he posted a 0-0 record with a 3.48 over 10.1 , recording eight strikeouts. Moll secured a full-time spot in the Athletics bullpen for the 2022 season, appearing in a career-high 53 games. He finished with a 2-1 record, a 2.91 , and 46 strikeouts in 43.1 , establishing himself as a consistent left-handed option out of the pen. His performance included limiting opponents to a .219 and contributing to Oakland's relief corps during a rebuilding year. In 2023, Moll continued as a key lefty reliever for Oakland, making 45 appearances before the trade deadline. Through July 31, he recorded a 0-3 mark with a 4.54 in 37.2 , striking out 46 batters while earning one save. On that date, the Athletics traded Moll to the in exchange for right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle. Over his two stints with Oakland (2017 and 2021–2023), Moll emerged as a reliable situational left-hander, appearing in 117 games primarily in relief. His cumulative stats with the included a 2-4 record, 3.62 , and 107 strikeouts across 98 .

Cincinnati Reds (2023–present)

On July 31, 2023, the acquired left-handed reliever Sam Moll from the in exchange for minor league pitcher Joe Boyle. Moll made an immediate impact in the Reds' , appearing in 25 games to close out the 2023 season with a 2-0 record, a 0.73 , 24.2 , and 22 strikeouts. In 2024, Moll solidified his role as a key left-handed option in the Reds' bullpen, posting a 3-2 record with a 3.35 ERA over 48 appearances, during which he pitched 37.2 innings and recorded 38 strikeouts. His performance helped stabilize the late innings, contributing to the team's relief corps amid a competitive season. Entering 2025, Moll agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,007,500 with the Reds, avoiding salary arbitration. During the 2025 season, Moll appeared in 23 major league games for the Reds, posting a 1-0 record with a 6.38 , 22 strikeouts, and 18.1 as of November 2025. He began the year with initial appearances before being placed on the 15-day on April 11 with left shoulder impingement. Moll started a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Louisville on April 22, making several appearances. On May 21, he was activated from the but optioned to Louisville. He was later recalled to provide depth as a situational lefty reliever in the majors.

Playing style and scouting report

Sam Moll is a left-handed relief pitcher valued for his ground ball induction and control, posting a career 47.7% ground ball rate and 11.0% walk rate through the 2025 season. His pitch arsenal features four primary offerings: a sweeper (45% usage in 2025, averaging 81.1 mph with 15.1 inches of glove-side break), sinker (24%, 91.6 mph with 16.3 inches arm-side run and sink), (21%, 92.1 mph with 11.0 inches of induced vertical break), and (11%, 85.7 mph with arm-side movement and drop). The sinker's heavy sinking action contributes to his ground ball profile, while the sweeper generates swings and misses, particularly against left-handed hitters. Scouting reports note Moll's command of a three-to-four pitch mix, allowing him to attack hitters despite his 5-foot-9 frame. He has been effective in middle relief roles, with a career 24.6% strikeout rate and strengths versus same-handed batters, though his 2025 performance showed a dip in to 6.38 over 18.1 .

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  11. https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/2850-sam-moll/
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