- Full name Justin Michael Hampson
- Born 05/24/1980 in Belleville, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Southwestern Illinois College
- Debut 09/10/2006
- Drafted in the 28th round (850th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 1999.
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Hampson took a little while to get going as a prospect. Selected in the 28th round in 1999, he didn't sign as a draft-and-follow until the following year. He went 1-8 in his pro debut and spent his first two seasons in short-season ball. He has continued to improve over the last two years, leading the system with 14 victories and making the California League all-star team in 2003. Hampson ranges from 87-91 mph on his fastball, sitting primarily at 88-89, and he pitches inside to both lefthanders and righthanders. His best pitch is his changeup, though he needs to be more aggressive and not nibble at the strike zone with it. He also must refine his fastball command and his curveball. He sometimes dips his front shoulder in his delivery, which puts his curve on the same plane as his fastball. He's ready for Double-A.
