Blake Sabol

Blake Sabol

26-Year-Old CatcherC
San Francisco Giants
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Sabol went from the Pirates to the Reds to the Giants during Rule 5 Draft day in December of 2022, ultimately landing in a place where his ability to both catch and play the outfield could be put to great use. He made 46 starts behind the plate, essentially subbing in for Joey Bart and Patrick Bailey, and he also made 32 starts in left field as the San Francisco outfield depth chart fell into disarray. In the end, though, Sabol did not show enough offensively to carve out an increased role for 2024. Bailey is still around, as his newcomer at catcher Tom Murphy, and the blockbuster addition of Korean center fielder Jung Hoo Lee leaves the Giants with too many outfield mouths to feed. Sabol can mostly be ignored in standard fantasy leagues as he enters his age-26 campaign. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Giants in March of 2024.
Optioned to Triple-A
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
March 26, 2024
The Giants optioned Sabol to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sabol's chances at making the Opening Day roster as a third catcher were already low, and he'll officially head back to the minors to begin 2024 after slashing .211/.333/.263 across 24 plate appearances during spring training. The 26-year-old backstop posted a .969 OPS during his last Triple-A stint in 2022, and he may be able to hit his way back into San Francisco if he performs at that level in 2024.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
 
 
+90%
OPS vs RHP
2024
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2023
 
 
+90%
OPS vs RHP
2022
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022vs Left .392 49 2 0 3 1 .140 .229 .163
Since 2022vs Right .744 295 34 13 41 3 .251 .313 .431
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .392 49 2 0 3 1 .140 .229 .163
2023vs Right .744 295 34 13 41 3 .251 .313 .431
2022vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
 
 
+10%
OPS at Home
2024
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+10%
OPS at Home
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022Home .727 168 19 7 24 4 .260 .311 .416
Since 2022Away .663 176 17 6 20 0 .212 .291 .372
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home .727 168 19 7 24 4 .260 .311 .416
2023Away .663 176 17 6 20 0 .212 .291 .372
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Roster odds slimming
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
March 3, 2024
The signings of Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler in recent weeks likely reduce the chances of Sabol making the Giants' Opening Day roster.
ANALYSIS
Sabol needed to spend the full 2023 campaign in the majors after being selected in the Rule 5 Draft, but he can be freely sent to Triple-A Sacramento in 2024. The 26-year-old offers plenty of versatility as an option at catcher, first base and left field, but his .695 OPS last season likely won't be enough to stick in the majors. Sabol's roster chances could improve, however, if San Francisco trades from its glut of bench talent like Wilmer Flores or J.D. Davis.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Sabol was the fourth overall pick during the Rule 5 draft in December, as the Giants picked him up (via trade with the Reds) after the Pirates declined to add him to the 40-man roster. He turned 25 years old in January and finished the 2022 campaign at the Triple-A level, where he had .296/.426/.543 slash line with five home runs in just 25 games. Sabol must stay on San Francisco's big-league roster for the full 2023 season in order for the organization to keep him. Joey Bart struggled in his first full-time action behind the plate last year following the retirement of Buster Posey, and it's hardly a guarantee he takes a notable step forward in 2023. Sabol should begin the season in a reserve role, and the Giants seem likely to add a veteran catcher for some stability, as it would be quite risky to have Sabol as the sole backup given he has yet to make his MLB debut.
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Back in action Wednesday
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
March 20, 2024
Sabol (groin) will return to action Wednesday for the Giants' Cactus League contest against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Beginning baseball activities
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
Groin
March 15, 2024
Sabol (groin) will begin baseball activities and a running progression Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
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Scheduled for MRI
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
March 5, 2024
Sabol pulled his groin adductor during the Giants' spring training game against Milwaukee on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
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Could get looks at first base
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
February 15, 2024
Sabol will likely get a look at first base in spring training, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Goes yard in loss
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
September 12, 2023
Sabol went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.
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