Sam Horn, a right-handed pitcher, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being selected in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB Draft for a $497,500 overslot bonus that permits him to continue playing football at the University of Missouri. Horn entered a competition for Missouri's starting quarterback job but suffered a knee injury on his first play, was removed, and is scheduled for an MRI. Horn appeared in four college games through 2023, missed 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery, and posted a 4.22 ERA in five abbreviated 2025 starts. He was ranked 128th in MLB Pipeline and posed signability concerns due to football commitments.
The Dodgers went overslot to sign him with a $497,500 signing bonus, but it also included a unique agreement that allowed Horn to continue playing football with the University of Missouri. Horn was in a competition for the Tigers' starting quarterback job, and that extended into the first game of their season. Horn was expected to split time with Beau Pribula in the first game of the season on Thursday.
Unfortunately for Horn, his opportunity ended just as it began. On Horn's first play, he ran a designed quarterback draw that resulted in an injury to his knee. Horn was on the ground for a minute before being helped by the trainers to the medical tent and locker room. He did not return to the game, and after, Horn was spotted with a full-leg cast and using crutches.
Horn appeared in four games for Mizzou from 2022-2023 and attempted only eight passes while serving as the backup quarterback. He missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Horn posted a 4.22 ERA in five abbreviated starts while on the mound in 2025. In parts of two seasons with the Tigers, Horn allowed five runs and 10 hits across 15 innings pitched. He collected 20 strikeouts and walked 11 batters.
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