Tomball Star CJ Sampson Follows in Footsteps of Former Astro Dad Chris Sampson

Name: Tomball Star CJ Sampson Follows in Footsteps of Former Astro Dad Chris Sampson
Uploaded: 2026-03-10T11:51:16-07:00
Description: A 32-3 record. Nearly 300 career strikeouts. Two-way starter since freshman year. Tomball's CJ Sampson has been central to the program's state championship and runner-up finishes.The Texas A&M signee and MLB prospect possesses a four-pitch mix of fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Elite pitching runs in the family—his father Chris pitched for the Houston Astros.

March 10, 2026

Baseball

CJ Sampson follows father's path to pro baseball

Tomball Cougars

A 32-3 record. Nearly 300 career strikeouts. Two-way starter since freshman year. Tomball's CJ Sampson has been central to the program's state championship and runner-up finishes.

The Texas A&M signee and MLB prospect possesses a four-pitch mix of fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Elite pitching runs in the family—his father Chris pitched for the Houston Astros.