Erik Sabrowski
{{Short description|Canadian baseball player (born 1997)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Erik Sabrowski
|image =
|team = Cleveland Guardians
|number = 62
|position = Pitcher
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|10|31}}
|birth_place = Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|bats = Right
|throws = Left
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = September 4
|debutyear = 2024
|debutteam = Cleveland Guardians
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = 2024 season
|stat1label = Win–loss record
|stat1value = 0–0
|stat2label = Earned run average
|stat2value = 0.00
|stat3label = Strikeouts
|stat3value = 19
|teams =
- Cleveland Guardians ({{mlby|2024}}–present)
}}
Erik Wayne Thomas Sabrowski (born October 31, 1997) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Professional career
=San Diego Padres=
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.{{Cite web|title=Guardians call up Edmonton-born LHP Erik Sabrowski|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/guardians-call-up-edmonton-born-lhp-erik-sabrowski/sn-amp/|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=sportsnet.ca|language=en}} Sabrowski did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}}
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).{{Cite web|title=Erik Sabrowski Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/15855-erik-sabrowski/stats/|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}
=Cleveland Guardians=
On December 8, 2021, Sabrowski was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.{{cite news |last1=Nosker |first1=Toby |title=Former Cloud County Pitcher Erik Sabrowski Called Up to Major Leagues |url=https://cloudtbirds.com/news/2024/8/28/baseball-former-cloud-county-pitcher-erik-sabrowski-called-up-to-major-leagues.aspx |publisher=CloudTbirds.com |date=August 28, 2024}} However, as a result of undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in 2021, he missed the entire 2022 campaign. 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.{{Cite web|title=Erik Sabrowski - Baseball Stats|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/216192/tranx/|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=thebaseballcube.com|language=en}}
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 {{fraction|48|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Erik Sabrowski - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/erik-sabrowski/24978/stats?position=P|access-date=September 22, 2024|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}
On August 28, 2024, Sabrowski was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|title=Guardians Designate Anthony Gose For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-dfa-anthony-gose.html|access-date=August 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He made his MLB debut on September 4, striking out the first batter he faced and pitching {{fraction|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.{{cite news |last1=Ellingson |first1=Craig |title=Pitcher becomes 5th Edmonton baseball player to appear in major leagues |url=https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/pitcher-becomes-5th-edmonton-baseball-player-to-appear-in-major-leagues-1.7027130 |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=CTVNewsEdmonton.ca |publisher=CTV News |date=5 September 2024}}
Sabrowski began the 2025 season on the injured list due to inflammation in his pitching elbow.{{Cite web|title=Erik Sabrowski Likely To Start Season On IL|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/erik-sabrowski-likely-to-start-season-on-il.html|access-date=April 30, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 26.{{cite news |last1=Polishuk |first1=Mark |title=Guardians Select Kolby Allard |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/guardians-select-kolby-allard.html |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=April 26, 2025}}
References
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External links
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Category:Akron RubberDucks players
Category:Cleveland Guardians players
Category:Cloud County Thunderbirds baseball players
Category:Columbus Clippers players
Category:Fort Wayne TinCaps players
Category:Major League Baseball pitchers
Category:Major League Baseball players from Canada