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Chris Sale
SP · 
Atlanta Braves · #51
Bats/ThrowsL/L
Height6' 6"
Weight180 lbs
BirthplaceLakeland, FL
MLB Debut2010
Draft2010: Rd 1, Pk 13 (CHW)
🪪Bio
Bats/ThrowsL/L
Height6' 6"
Weight180 lbs
BirthplaceLakeland, FL
MLB Debut2010
CollegeFlorida Gulf Coast
Draft2010: Rd 1, Pk 13 (CHW)
📊Season Stats (2026)
ERA2.10
W-L14-9
IP150.0
K184
WHIP1.01
SV0
Full Stat Line
G25
GS25
QS18
HLD0
H122
ER35
HR9
BB29
K/911.04
WAR5.42
🤚Career Splits by Handedness
vs Left-Handed Batters
AVG.221
OBP.259
SLG.309
OPS.568
vs Right-Handed Batters
AVG.215
OBP.272
SLG.281
OPS.553
Career totals from real plate-appearance data — lower OPS allowed is better for a pitcher.
⚔️This Season vs. Each Opponent
| Opponent | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. PHI
|
1.42 | 19.0 | 23 | 4 | .179 |
vs. LAD
|
1.13 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | .172 |
vs. MIL
|
1.54 | 11.2 | 13 | 1 | .283 |
vs. NYM
|
2.45 | 11.0 | 12 | 2 | .220 |
vs. COL
|
1.29 | 7.0 | 11 | 3 | .125 |
vs. MIA
|
1.29 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | .167 |
vs. TEX
|
0.00 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | .087 |
vs. ARI
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | .217 |
vs. CHC
|
0.00 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | .217 |
vs. CLE
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | .320 |
vs. KC
|
0.00 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | .158 |
vs. NYY
|
4.50 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | .238 |
vs. OAK
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | .053 |
vs. SD
|
4.50 | 6.0 | 11 | 1 | .217 |
vs. SF
|
1.50 | 6.0 | 10 | 1 | .320 |
vs. CHW
|
3.18 | 5.2 | 6 | 1 | .261 |
vs. TOR
|
4.76 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | .385 |
vs. BOS
|
3.60 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | .316 |
vs. LAA
|
13.50 | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | .294 |
vs. STL
|
0.00 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | .200 |
🏟️This Season at Each Ballpark
| Ballpark | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2.10 | 150.0 | 184 | 29 | .219 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 2.08 | 13.0 | 14 | 2 | .229 |
| Coors Field | 1.29 | 7.0 | 11 | 3 | .125 |
| Dodger Stadium | 2.57 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | .192 |
| Marlins Park | 1.29 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | .167 |
| AT&T Park | 1.50 | 6.0 | 10 | 1 | .320 |
| Citi Field | 0.00 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | .100 |
| Yankee Stadium | 4.50 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | .238 |
| U.S. Cellular Field | 3.18 | 5.2 | 6 | 1 | .261 |
| Fenway Park | 3.60 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | .316 |
| Angel Stadium | 13.50 | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | .294 |
| Busch Stadium II | 0.00 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | .200 |
📅By Month & Recent Form
| Split | ERA | IP | K | BB | Opp AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Days | 3.00 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | .261 |
| Last 15 Days | 1.20 | 15.0 | 18 | 1 | .200 |
| Last 30 Days | 1.67 | 27.0 | 33 | 1 | .233 |
| March | 0.00 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | .158 |
| April | 2.79 | 29.0 | 32 | 6 | .190 |
| May | 1.69 | 32.0 | 42 | 8 | .198 |
| June | 2.35 | 23.0 | 29 | 5 | .305 |
| July | 2.00 | 27.0 | 34 | 4 | .186 |
| August | 2.00 | 27.0 | 34 | 2 | .228 |
| September | 3.00 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | .261 |
🎯Pitch Arsenal (2026)
| Type | Pitches | Usage% | Zone% | Chase% | Whiff% | BA | wOBA | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Seam Fastball | 1019 | 41.1% | 41.9% | 27.2% | 28.0% | .219 | .281 | .286 |
| Slider | 987 | 39.9% | 31.4% | 46.4% | 38.5% | .186 | .233 | .214 |
| Changeup | 251 | 10.1% | 33.5% | 37.8% | 27.6% | .266 | .285 | .371 |
| Sinker | 220 | 8.9% | 42.3% | 39.2% | 8.9% | .280 | .339 | .329 |
🌀Pitch Movement (2026)
| Type | # | Velo | Spin | IVB | H-Break | Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Seam Fastball | 667 | 96.0 | 2,368 | +9.6" | -1.2" | 6.6 |
| Slider | 655 | 79.7 | 2,538 | -4.6" | +1.1" | 6.4 |
| Changeup | 162 | 88.4 | 1,859 | -0.6" | -1.4" | 6.6 |
| Sinker | 150 | 95.5 | 2,216 | +2.3" | -1.5" | 6.7 |
IVB = induced vertical break (gravity removed) · H-Break = horizontal movement · Ext = release extension in feet.
📋Recent Game Log
| Date | Opp | Score | IP | H | ER | BB | K | ERA | PC | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
PHI
|
5-6 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2.18 | 94 | — |
| W | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
PHI
|
5-2 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2.10 | 103 | W |
| W | Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
LAD
|
0-1 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.06 | 109 | W |
| L | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
MIL
|
1-2 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2.20 | 94 | L |
| L | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
ARI
|
2-0 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2.16 | 108 | L |
| L | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
NYY
|
4-5 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2.20 | 103 | L |
| W | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
NYM
|
1-0 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2.08 | 94 | W |
| W | Thursday, July 23, 2026 |
SD
|
5-6 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2.19 | 98 | W |
| W | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
TEX
|
1-15 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2.06 | 89 | W |
| L | Friday, July 10, 2026 |
STL
|
1-2 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2.20 | 43 | — |
👥Team — Atlanta Braves
| Player | Pos | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 1B | .249 AVG |
| Ozzie Albies | 2B | .249 AVG |
| Austin Riley | 3B | .223 AVG |
| Drake Baldwin | C | .276 AVG |
| Joey Bart | C | .214 AVG |
| Sean Murphy | C | .203 AVG |
| Michael Harris II | CF | .286 AVG |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | CF | .107 AVG |
| Kyle Farmer | DH | 9.00 ERA |
| Dominic Smith | DH | .256 AVG |
| Mauricio Dubon | LF | .264 AVG |
| Lane Thomas | LF | .224 AVG |
| Mike Yastrzemski | LF | 18.00 ERA |
| Joel Payamps | Relief Pitcher | 8.22 ERA |
| Robert Suarez | Relief Pitcher | 0.56 ERA |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | RF | .250 AVG |
| Brewer Hicklen | RF | .333 AVG |
| Blake Burkhalter | RP | 9.00 ERA |
| Dylan Dodd | RP | 2.38 ERA |
| Bailey Falter | RP | 11.57 ERA |
| Didier Fuentes | RP | 2.31 ERA |
| Elieser Hernandez | RP | 2.45 ERA |
| Raisel Iglesias | RP | 2.83 ERA |
| James Karinchak | RP | 1.86 ERA |
| Ray Kerr | RP | 1.59 ERA |
| Dylan Lee | RP | 2.61 ERA |
| Reynaldo Lopez | RP | 4.13 ERA |
| Victor Mederos | RP | 3.03 ERA |
| Victor Mederos | RP | 3.28 ERA |
| Brent Suter | RP | 3.52 ERA |
| Danny Young | RP | 8.03 ERA |
| Bryce Elder | SP | 4.11 ERA |
| Grant Holmes | SP | 3.46 ERA |
| Tyler Mahle | SP | 4.05 ERA |
| Owen Murphy | SP | 4.05 ERA |
| Martin Perez | SP | 3.08 ERA |
| JR Ritchie | SP | 4.50 ERA |
| AJ Smith-Shawver | SP | 7.71 ERA |
| Jim Jarvis | SS | .207 AVG |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SS | .126 AVG |
| Osvaldo Bido | Starting Pitcher | 6.27 ERA |
| Hayden Harris | Starting Pitcher | 3.38 ERA |
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