Isaiah Campbell

Campbell was born in Portugal, where his father was stationed while serving in the United States Air Force, but grew up in Kansas and attended Olathe South High School in Olathe, Kansas.{{cite web |url=https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/checking-in-with-mariners-prospect-isaiah-campbell-c1a0b6bac628 |title=Checking in with Mariners Prospect Isaiah Campbell |date=March 5, 2020 |access-date=February 17, 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=campbe000isa |title=Isaiah Campbell College Leagues Statistics & History |access-date=February 17, 2021}} As a senior, he compiled a 5–1 win–loss record with a 1.66 earned run average (ERA). He struck out 42 batters in {{fraction|33|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web |url=https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/isaiah-campbell/ |title=Isaiah Campbell |website=arkansasrazorbacks.com |date=October 2015 |access-date=February 17, 2021}}

Campbell made six starts and 13 appearances for the Arkansas Razorbacks as a true freshman. He had 23 strikeouts in {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings pitched while going 3–1 with a 3.69 ERA. He was also named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) First Year Academic Honor Roll. His sophomore season in 2017 was cut short after just {{fraction||2|3}} of an inning due to an elbow injury, for which he was granted a medical redshirt. He helped the Razorbacks to the 2018 College World Series final, winning the game in the semi-final that allowed them to advance to the final. That season, he appeared in 18 games, making 17 starts, including four in the NCAA tournament and two in the College World Series.

After the 2018 season, Campbell was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 24th round of the 2018 MLB draft, but opted to return to college for his junior season. In 2019, he had his best season yet, making 18 starts, striking out 125 batters in {{fraction|118|1|3}} innings and going 12–1 with a 2.13 ERA. The Razorbacks reached the 2019 College World Series but were eliminated in the first round by Florida State.

Campbell was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round, with the 76th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mariners-select-rhp-isaiah-campbell-76th-overall-in-2019-mlb-draft |title=Mariners select RHP Isaiah Campbell 76th overall in 2019 MLB Draft |website=MLB.com |date=June 4, 2019 |access-date=February 17, 2021}}{{cite web |title=2nd Round of the 2019 MLB June Amateur Draft |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2019&draft_round=2&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round |publisher=Baseball-Reference |access-date=February 17, 2021}} Campbell signed with the Mariners for an $850,000 signing bonus. He did not play professionally that season, and did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |last1=Brock |first1=Corey |title=For Mariners pitching prospect Isaiah Campbell, less is more |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4197938/2023/02/15/seattle-mariners-isaiah-campbell-development/ |access-date=21 July 2023 |work=The Athletic |date=15 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215134148/https://theathletic.com/4197938/2023/02/15/seattle-mariners-isaiah-campbell-development/ |archive-date=15 February 2023 |url-status=live |language=en}}

Campbell made his professional debut in 2021 with the Everett AquaSox of High-A West, pitching {{fraction|19|1|3}} innings and going 3–1 with a 2.33 ERA.{{cite web |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/aquasox-weekly-update-j-rod-returns-sox-leap-into-1st-place/ |title=AquaSox weekly update: J-Rod returns, Sox leap into 1st place |date=June 14, 2021}} His season ended prematurely after undergoing elbow surgery.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-isaiah-campbell-requires-elbow-surgery/ |title=Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Requires elbow surgery |website=CBSSports.com |date=June 20, 2021}} He began the 2022 season as a starting pitcher, but continued to experience elbow discomfort after his first four games, and he was placed on the injured list again. After Campbell's return, the Mariners converted him to a relief pitcher to minimize the stress on his elbow, and Campbell thrived in his new role, giving up only an unearned run on eight hits and a walk while striking out 20 in 15 innings for the AquaSox. This performance earned Campbell a promotion to Double-A with the Arkansas Travelers in August. With Arkansas in 2022, he pitched to a 3.46 ERA and struck out 24 batters while walking only two.{{cite news |last1=Divish |first1=Ryan |title=Isaiah Campbell finally found his place in baseball and with Mariners: in the bullpen |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/isaiah-crawford-finally-found-his-place-in-baseball-and-with-mariners-in-the-bullpen/ |access-date=20 July 2023 |work=The Seattle Times |date=6 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709162058/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/isaiah-crawford-finally-found-his-place-in-baseball-and-with-mariners-in-the-bullpen/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |archive-date=9 July 2023 |language=en}}

On November 15, 2022, the Mariners added Campbell to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.{{Cite web|title=Mariners Select Four Players|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/mariners-40-man-roster-berroa-marlowe-clase-campbell.html|access-date=December 26, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Campbell was optioned to the Double-A Travelers to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web |title=Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Optioned to Double-A |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-isaiah-campbell-optioned-to-double-a/amp/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=cbssports.com |language=en}} In 23 games to begin the season, he went 6–0 with a 2.63 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 2 saves in 24.0 innings of work. On July 6, 2023, Campbell was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web |title=Mariners’ Isaiah Campbell: Promoted to majors |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-isaiah-campbell-promoted-to-majors/ |access-date=July 6, 2023 |website=cbssports.com |language=en}} He made his debut on July 7 by throwing a scoreless inning with one strikeout. This made Campbell only the second Portuguese-born player to appear in the major leagues, and the first since Frank Thompson, who played twelve games in 1875.{{cite news |last1=Green |first1=PJ |title=Olathe native Isaiah Campbell makes historic MLB debut |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/olathe-native-isaiah-campbell-makes-historic-mlb-debut/ |access-date=20 July 2023 |work=WDAF-TV |date=8 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709165840/https://fox4kc.com/sports/olathe-native-isaiah-campbell-makes-historic-mlb-debut/ |archive-date=9 July 2023 |url-status=live |language=en}} After making three appearances in total and recording six strikeouts, Campbell was sent back down to Double-A on July 19.{{cite news |title=Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Optioned on Wednesday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-isaiah-campbell-optioned-on-wednesday/ |access-date=21 July 2023 |work=CBSSports.com |date=19 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721012723/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-isaiah-campbell-optioned-on-wednesday/ |archive-date=21 July 2023 |url-status=live |language=en}} He was called back up three days later, and garnered his first major league victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.{{cite news |title=Campbell earns first win as Mariners hold off Jays |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jul/23/campbell-earns-first-win-as-mariners-hold-off-jays/ |access-date=23 July 2023 |work=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette |date=23 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723080834/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jul/23/campbell-earns-first-win-as-mariners-hold-off-jays/ |archive-date=23 July 2023 |url-status=live |language=en}} Overall, Campbell appeared in 27 major-league games with the Mariners, all in relief, compiling a 4–1 record with a 2.83 ERA and one save.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/campbis01.shtml |title=Isaiah Campbell Stats |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=November 17, 2023}}

On November 17, 2023, Campbell was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Luis Urías.{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/11/17/sports/red-sox-trade-luis-uras-pass-wyatt-mills-non-tender-deadline/ |title=Red Sox trade Luis Urías, pass on Wyatt Mills at non-tender deadline |first=Julian |last=McWilliams |website=The Boston Globe |url-access=limited |date=November 17, 2023 |accessdate=November 17, 2023}}{{cite news |title=Mariners acquire Luis Urías from Red Sox for Isaiah Campbell |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38923065/mariners-acquire-luis-urias-red-sox-isaiah-campbell |access-date=November 18, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=November 17, 2023}} He made 8 appearances for Boston in 2024, struggling to a 16.20 ERA with 6 strikeouts over {{fraction|6|2|3}} innings pitched. While on optional assignment with the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox, Campbell was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 23, 2024.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: On Triple-A IL with elbow injury|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-isaiah-campbell-on-triple-a-il-with-elbow-injury/amp/|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 7, ending his season.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Activate Trevor Story From 60-Day Injured List|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/red-sox-activate-trevor-story-from-60-day-injured-list.html|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Campbell was designated for assignment by Boston on November 19.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Designate Bryan Mata, Isaiah Campbell For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/red-sox-designate-bryan-mata-isaiah-campbell-for-assignment.html|access-date=November 21, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On November 22, the Red Sox non–tendered Campbell, making him a free agent.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox cut former top pitching prospect loose at non-tender deadline|url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/11/22/red-sox-bryan-mata-former-top-prospect-mlb-non-tender-deadline/|access-date=November 23, 2024|website=bostonherald.com|language=en}} He re–signed with the organization on a minor league contract the same day.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Re-Sign Bryan Mata, Isaiah Campbell To Minor League Deals|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/red-sox-re-sign-bryan-mata-isaiah-campbell-to-minor-league-deals.html|access-date=November 23, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

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