Chris Sabo

Born: 1/19/1962 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-04-04 | Final Game: 1996-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Christopher Andrew Sabo

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Biography

Chris Sabo was a prominent third baseman in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1988 to 1996. Born in 1962, Sabo made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds, where he quickly established himself as a key player. Over the course of 911 games, he recorded 898 hits and hit 116 home runs, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts. With a batting average of .268 and 426 RBIs, Sabo demonstrated a solid combination of power and contact hitting, while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 120 stolen bases. His dynamic playing style and versatility on the field earned him three All-Star selections and the prestigious Rookie of the Year award. Sabo played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased offensive production and the rise of power hitters. His ability to adapt to the changing game while maintaining a competitive edge made him a standout player of his time. Known for his distinctive goggles, Sabo became a fan favorite and a symbol of the 1990s Reds. His contributions were integral to the team's success during his tenure, as he helped the franchise remain competitive in a rapidly evolving sport. After his retirement on September 2, 1996, Sabo left behind a legacy characterized by resilience and determination, ensuring his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
911	3354	494	898	214	17	116	426	120	274	460	0.268	0.326	0.445	0.772	4639.3

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.772 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1988	CIN	NL	137	538	74	146	40	2	11	44	46	29	52	0.271	.254 (+7%)	.317 (-1%)	.377 (+10%)	.695 (+5%)	341.6
1989	CIN	NL	82	304	40	79	21	1	6	29	14	25	33	0.260	.254 (+2%)	.319 (-1%)	.375 (+5%)	.694 (+2%)	84.1
1990	CIN	NL	148	567	95	153	38	2	25	71	25	61	58	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.324 (+6%)	.385 (+24%)	.710 (+15%)	1698.4
1991	CIN	NL	153	582	91	175	35	3	26	88	19	44	79	0.301	.255 (+18%)	.323 (+10%)	.384 (+31%)	.708 (+21%)	2377.2
1992	CIN	NL	96	344	42	84	19	3	12	43	4	30	54	0.244	.255 (-5%)	.322 (-6%)	.377 (+12%)	.699 (+3%)	80.3
1993	CIN	NL	148	552	86	143	33	2	21	82	6	43	105	0.259	.265 (-2%)	.332 (-5%)	.403 (+9%)	.735 (+3%)	142.1
1994	BAL	AL	68	258	41	66	15	3	11	42	1	20	38	0.256	.269 (-5%)	.338 (-5%)	.424 (+10%)	.763 (+3%)	94.6
1995	CHW	AL	20	71	10	18	5	0	1	8	2	3	12	0.254	.266 (-5%)	.337 (-13%)	.417 (-12%)	.755 (-12%)	-175.4
1995	STL	NL	5	13	0	2	1	0	0	3	1	1	2	0.154	—	—	—	—	-175.4
1996	CIN	NL	54	125	15	32	7	1	3	16	2	18	27	0.256	.269 (-5%)	.340 (+4%)	.426 (-6%)	.767 (-2%)	-3.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	38	3	14	1	0	3	8	3	6	0.368

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1990	NLCS	CIN	6	22	1	5	0	0	1	3	1	4	0.227
1990	WS	CIN	4	16	2	9	1	0	2	5	2	2	0.562

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	3	21	2	2	2
3B	831	815	453	1514	76	123
OF	22	22	32	2	1	1
SS	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	CIN	3B	135	131	75	318	14	31
1988	CIN	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1989	CIN	3B	76	76	36	145	11	12
1990	CIN	3B	146	144	70	273	12	17
1991	CIN	3B	151	149	86	255	12	24
1992	CIN	3B	93	94	60	159	9	13
1993	CIN	3B	148	148	79	242	11	16
1994	BAL	3B	37	34	20	48	3	4
1994	BAL	OF	22	22	32	2	1	1
1995	CHA	1B	1	1	10	0	1	1
1995	CHA	3B	1	1	0	1	0	0
1995	SLN	1B	2	2	11	2	1	1
1995	SLN	3B	1	1	0	1	0	0
1996	CIN	3B	43	37	27	72	4	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Third Base	831
Shortstop	2
Left Field	9
Right Field	13
Designated Hitter	25

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1989	Player of the Week	Week of 1989-05-27
1988	Player of the Week	Week of 1988-06-17
1988	Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	CIN	NL	$200,000
1995	CHA	AL	$550,000
1995	SLN	NL	$109,000
1994	BAL	AL	$2,000,000
1993	CIN	NL	$3,100,000
1992	CIN	NL	$2,750,000
1991	CIN	NL	$1,250,500
1990	CIN	NL	$200,000
1989	CIN	NL	$155,000
1988	CIN	NL	$62,500
Total Career Earnings			$10,377,000