Chris Sale is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves. Born on March 30, 1989, in Lakeland, Florida, he stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Sale bats and throws left-handed.
Sale’s career began with the Chicago White Sox, who drafted him in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft from Florida Gulf Coast University. He debuted in the majors on August 6, 2010.
In December 2023, Sale was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He signed a two-year, $38 million contract extension shortly after the trade. In his first season with the Braves, Sale achieved remarkable success, leading the National League in wins, ERA, and strikeouts, thus completing the pitching Triple Crown. He also earned the Cy Young Award, Gold Glove Award, and Comeback Player of the Year honors.
As of April 1, 2025, Sale started in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Despite a strong performance, he allowed a two-run home run to Mookie Betts in the sixth inning, contributing to the Braves’ 3-1 loss. This defeat marked the Braves’ sixth consecutive loss, leaving them winless at the start of the season.
For a visual highlight from the game, here’s a clip of Mookie Betts’ decisive home run off Chris Sale: