Sam Horn’s Shocking Leap: From Los Angeles Dodgers Contract to Missouri’s QB Battle — What This Means for College Football!

Sam Horn will start his pro baseball career after signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Along with only 15 innings pitched over three seasons, Horn sat out the 2024 college football and baseball seasons after having Tommy John surgery. The junior from Lawrenceville, Georgia, has completed 3 of his 8 career passes for 54 yards, a touchdown and an interception.Horn’s signing bonus was overslot for a 17th-round selection, showing how much the Dodgers valued the right-handed pitcher. MLB’s 2025 draftees had until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, July 28, to sign a professional contract. Horn is expected to compete with Penn State transfer Beau Pribula for the starting QB job for the Tigers.However, the Missouri quarterback and pitcher will conclude his collegiate career with the Tigers before transitioning to play baseball professionally. Horn, who was selected in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB Draft, signed for a 7,500 bonus with the Dodgers, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis, despite just 15 innings of experience over three collegiate seasons.

Horn pitched 10 2/3 innings in 2025 for Missouri, with 14 strikeouts and eight walks in five starts. Despite Horn’s missed time on the mound, the Dodgers clearly liked his stuff ― which features a 98 mph fastball ― enough to make him the 525th overall selection.

Sam Horn’s journey is anything but typical — a Missouri quarterback turned pitcher who’s about to take the leap into professional baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite limited innings on the mound and coming off Tommy John surgery, Horn secured a hefty 7,500 bonus after being picked in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB Draft. It’s clear the Dodgers see something special in this right-hander, especially with a fastball touching 98 mph. What’s even more intriguing? Horn will finish out his college football career before fully embracing the baseball diamond, setting up a fascinating crossroads in his athletic life. This isn’t just another signing; it’s a story of grit, transition, and untapped potential that’s worth watching closely. LEARN MORE