Benjamin Damon "Benj" Sampson (born April 27, 1975) is a former

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who played for the

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in and . Sampson also pitched 11 seasons in the minor leagues, recording more than 6 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched, and winning 72 games. He also pitched internationally for the 2004

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, posting a 1-2 record with a 1.29 ERA in 21 innings pitched.

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