Chase Hampton

Aubrey Chase Hampton (born August 7, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Texas Tech University before being selected by the Yankees in the 2022 MLB draft.

Early life and amateur career Hampton was born on August 7, 2001, in Longview, Texas, and grew up in Kilgore, Texas, where he attended Kilgore High School. He played tee-ball in his youth and baseball in high school. During his high school career, he was 22–5 with a 1.94 earned run average (ERA) and 284 strikeouts. After high school, Hampton went on to play college baseball at Texas Tech University. As a freshman in 2021, he pitched primarily in relief before transitioning to a starting role. During his collegiate career, he posted a combined 5–4 record with a 4.29 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 84 innings. In the summer of 2021, he played for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Professional career 2022 The New York Yankees selected Hampton in the sixth round, with the 190th overall selection, of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

He made his Double-A debut in June 2023 with the Somerset Patriots.

2024 He made a strong return during the 2024 season. However, in March 2024, Hampton was placed on the 60-day injured list due to arm fatigue. Yankees GM Brian Cashman reaffirmed the organization’s belief in Hampton’s potential, emphasizing their "patience with top-tier pitching talent". After the injury setbacks, posting a 2.41 ERA over 18.2 innings. His performance has generated attention from the New York Yankees organization. In 2024, he was invited to the Yankees' spring training as a non-roster invitee. He was described as a top pitching prospect for the Yankees.

Building on his strong rookie season, showcasing elite velocity, a sharp breaking ball, and an improved changeup, analysts projected an accelerated timeline for his promotion, with many expecting him to reach Triple-A in 2024 and make his MLB debut in 2025.

2025 Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery for an injury to his right elbow in February 2025, causing him to miss the entirety of the season. On November 18, 2025, the Yankees added Hampton to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2026 Hampton was optioned to Double-A Somerset to begin the 2026 season.

Personal life Hampton is the son of Heather and Trent Logston and has three brothers. He majored in University Studies at Texas Tech.