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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Sam Bachman has earned a prominent high-leverage relief role with the Angels in 2026. He recorded his seventh hold of the season on May 11 against Toronto, retiring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning. Bachman has established himself as a trusted reliever under manager Kurt Suzuki, accumulating nearly twice as many holds in 2026 as he did over his first two MLB seasons combined. His performance metrics are solid with a 3.32 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and strong 21:10 K:BB ratio over 19 innings across 14 appearances.
Strengths
- + Seven holds leading the Angels in 2026
- + Earned high-leverage role trust from manager Kurt Suzuki
- + Strong 3.32 ERA
- + Excellent 1.11 WHIP
- + Impressive 21:10 K:BB ratio
- + Successfully retired Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in high-pressure situation
- + Significant improvement in usage compared to first two MLB seasons
Weaknesses
- - Limited sample size with only 19 innings pitched
- - Relatively new to high-leverage role
- - History of inconsistency (relegated to Triple-A in 2025)
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Sam Bachman is a rp for the Los Angeles Angels.
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