Sam Thomsen

Joined: Jun 18, 2020

Sam Thomsen is a pitcher for Luther College, and a national baseball columnist. He's the founder of a website called TheMoundVisit.com. He's also written numerous guest pieces for The Seattle Times.

May 14, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Jarred Kelenic (10) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: Is Jarred Kelenic next Dustin Ackley, Justin Smoak, or Jesus Montero?

PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: : Logan Gilbert #86 of the Seattle Mariners bounces the rosen bag on the back of his hand prior to delivering a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Why there’s finally hope for Seattle Mariners fans

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Is Jameson Taillon next to realize potential?

Roger Clemens, then with the Toronto Blue Jays (Photo by CARLO ALLEGRI/AFP via Getty Images)

Baseball Hall of Fame: Writers wrong; it’s time for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 3: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees bats during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Steinbrenner Field on March 3, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

MLB’s slow-moving off-season is killing popularity

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on September 09, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Mets: How Steve Cohen can build a dynasty

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 18: Cincinnati Reds pitchers (L-R) Sonny Gray, Luis Castillo and Trevor Bauer look on during a team scrimmage at Great American Ball Park on July 18, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds: Feeble offense wastes team’s potential

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 29: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the second inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on August 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds: Introducing your 2020 NL Cy Young, Trevor Bauer

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts to flying out during the eighth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on July 26, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr grand slam propels team to dominance

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 23: Matt Harvey #33 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim walks into the dugout after giving up six runs in the first inning to the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 23, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: What happened to Matt Harvey?

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber (57) in action during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels played on September 9, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians: The latest ace, Shane Bieber

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 28: Joe Kelly #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers has a word with Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros as he walks off the mound after a series of high inside pitches in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on July 28, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Both benches emptied. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Dodgers: Why Joe Kelly’s suspension is ridiculous

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 24, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Hendricks is a modern-day Greg Maddux

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates after the game against the Detroit Tigers during the first game of a double header on September 28, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox: MLB’s team of the future

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 26: Yusei Kikuchi #18 of the Seattle Mariners pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 26, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners: Yusei Kikuchi will bounce back after horrid rookie season

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 26: Charlie Morton #50 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on June 26, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays built baseball’s nastiest pitching staff