History of Blake Sabol in Timeline

Blake Sabol is an American professional baseball player currently with the Boston Red Sox. Previously with the San Francisco Giants, Sabol transitioned between catcher and outfielder roles in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Southern California before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB draft. Sabol made his MLB debut in 2023, marking the culmination of his journey from college athlete to professional baseball player.

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January 7, 1998: Blake Sabol's Birth

On January 7, 1998, Blake Joseph Sabol was born.

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2013: All-Sea View League and Pan Am Games Gold Medal

In 2013, Sabol was named All-Sea View League and won a gold medal with Team USA U15 National Team at the Pan Am Games.

2014: All-Sea View League

In 2014, Sabol was named All-Sea View League.

2015: Perfect Game USA Ranking and All-American

In 2015, Perfect Game USA rated Sabol the No. 64 player in the nation in his class and seventh-best catcher, and named him a First Team Underclass All-American.

2016: South Coast All-League and Max Preps Ranking

In 2016, Sabol was named South Coast All-League, and Max Preps rated him the 23rd-best player in the nation for his class.

2016: Drafted by Cleveland Indians but Enrolled at USC

In 2016, the Cleveland Indians selected Sabol in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign and instead enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) to play college baseball for the USC Trojans.

2017: Collegiate Summer Baseball with Wareham Gatemen

In 2017, Sabol played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2018: Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star

In 2018, Sabol returned to the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Chatham Anglers and was named a league all-star.

2019: Junior Year at USC

As a junior in 2019, Sabol played in 55 games for USC.

2019: Signed with Pirates and Professional Debut

In 2019, Blake Sabol signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a signing bonus and made his professional debut with the Low-A West Virginia Black Bears.

2019: Sabol drafted by the Pirates

In 2019, Blake Sabol was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh round of the MLB draft.

2021: Split Season Between Single-A and High-A

In 2021, Blake Sabol split the season between the Single-A Bradenton Marauders and the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers.

December 7, 2022: Selected by Reds and Traded to Giants

On December 7, 2022, Blake Sabol was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the Rule 5 draft and then traded to the San Francisco Giants.

2022: Double-A and Triple-A Promotion

In 2022, Blake Sabol started the season with the Double-A Altoona Curve and was later promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians in late August.

March 26, 2023: Made Giants Opening Day Roster

On March 26, 2023, after a strong spring training, it was announced that Blake Sabol made San Francisco's Opening Day roster.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Blake Sabol made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2024: Optioned to Triple-A Sacramento River Cats

In 2024, Sabol was optioned to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats to begin the season.

January 11, 2025: Designated for Assignment by Giants

On January 11, 2025, Sabol was designated for assignment following the signing of Justin Verlander.

January 15, 2025: Traded to the Boston Red Sox

On January 15, 2025, the Giants traded Sabol to the Boston Red Sox.

April 8, 2025: Called up to the Red Sox

On April 8, 2025, Sabol was called up to the Red Sox after Connor Wong was placed on the injured list.

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