Chris Sale
Position:
Starting Pitcher
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-6, 180lb (198cm, 81kg)
Team:
Atlanta Braves (majors)
Born:
March 30, 1989
in Lakeland, FL
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Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 21st round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from Lakeland HS (Lakeland, FL) and the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (13th) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers, FL).
High School: Lakeland HS (Lakeland, FL)
School: Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers, FL)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2011 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 5 yrs/$145M (20-24) & 25 vesting option
Service Time (01/2024): 13.061
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: Wasserman • Previously: Jet Sports Management
Full Name: Christopher Sale
Nicknames:
The Condor, Stickman or The Conductor
Pronunciation: \SAYL\
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