Erik Sabel
Born: 10/14/1974 in Lafayette, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-07-09 | Final Game: 2002-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 193 lbs
Full name: Erik Douglas Sabel
Biography
Erik Sabel, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Sabel finished his career with a win-loss record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02. During his time in the league, he recorded a total of 31 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not achieving any saves throughout his tenure.
Sabel's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball characterized by increased offensive output and the emergence of power hitters. While he may not have been among the most prominent pitchers of his era, his contributions were part of a broader narrative of player development and competition in the early 2000s. Although Sabel's time in the spotlight was relatively brief, he left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, embodying the dedication and passion that defines the spirit of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 71 | 34 | 10 | 18 | 31 | 5.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.52 | - |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 3 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 57 | 25 | 12 | 25 | 4.38 | - |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 50 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | ARI | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | TN | 1994, 1995, 1996 |