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Chris Sale

ATL · Starting pitcherBTB Value 6.21BTB Trust 97th

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BTB Value
His pitches' physics graded on what they should produce this season, 5 = 2025 league average, 1 point = 1 SD.
BTB Trust
Percentile among MLB pitchers (SP 50+ IP, RP 20+ IP), starters and relievers in one pool; higher is better. A season read of how far the player can be trusted: it describes the player, not tonight's line or projection.

Bats L · Throws L · Age 37 · 6' 6", 180 lb · Lakeland, FL, USA

BTB Trust ranks Chris Sale in the 97th percentile of MLB pitchers for 2026.

2026 season
G
27
IP
162.2
ERA
2.16
WHIP
0.98
K
200
K%
30.9%
BB%
4.8%

Regular season, through Sep 27, 2026.

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