Chris Sale

Chris Sale is a professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. Previously, he played for the Boston Red Sox. After being drafted in the 1st round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox, Sale rapidly ascended through the minor leagues before making his Major League debut late in the 2010 season, quickly establishing himself as one of the most dominant pitchers in the game. Throughout his career, Sale has received numerous accolades, including eight All-Star selections, selection to the 2010s MLB All-Decade Team, a Gold Glove Award, a Cy Young Award, two American League strikeout titles and one National League strikeout title, and seven consecutive top six finishes in AL Cy Young voting.

The towering left-handed power-pitcher and 2018 World Series champion is known for his unique pitching style, intense competitiveness, and exceptional ability to strike out hitters. In 2019, Sale became the fastest pitcher in MLB history to record 2,000 strikeouts. Off the field, Sale is widely respected for his work ethic, his commitment to his team and his community, and his infectious love for the game of baseball.