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Erik Wayne Thomas Sabrowski (born October 31, 1997) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).[1]

Erik Sabrowski
Cleveland Guardians – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: October 31, 1997 (age 26)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Bats: Right

Throws: Left

MLB debut
September 4, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians
MLB statistics
(through September 27, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts19
Teams

Sabrowski was drafted by the San Diego Padres, with the 411th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. However, he underwent Tommy John surgery shortly after being drafted and missed the 2019 season as a result.[2] Sabrowski did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Sabrowski made his professional debut in 2021 with the High–A Fort Wayne TinCaps, recording a 1.86 ERA with 41 strikeouts over 8 games (3 starts).[4]

On December 8, 2021, Sabrowski was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[5] However, as a result of undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in 2021, he missed the entire 2022 campaign.[1] Sabrowski returned to action in 2023 with the Double–A Akron RubberDucks, compiling a 4–0 record and 2.49 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 20 appearances out of the bullpen.[6]

Sabrowski began the 2024 season with Akron, and was promoted to the Triple–A Columbus Clippers in May. In 36 appearances split between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–3 record and 3.51 ERA with 79 strikeouts over 48+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7]

On August 28, 2024, Sabrowski was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his MLB debut on September 4, striking out the first batter he faced and pitching 1+1⁄3 innings in relief for Cleveland, allowing one hit and striking out two batters. He also became the 5th player from Edmonton to appear in the major leagues.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Ellingson, Craig (5 September 2024). "Pitcher becomes 5th Edmonton baseball player to appear in major leagues". CTVNewsEdmonton.ca. CTV News. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Guardians call up Edmonton-born LHP Erik Sabrowski". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Erik Sabrowski Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Nosker, Toby (August 28, 2024). "Former Cloud County Pitcher Erik Sabrowski Called Up to Major Leagues". CloudTbirds.com.
  6. ^ "Erik Sabrowski - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Erik Sabrowski - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "Guardians Designate Anthony Gose For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.