| Erik Sabrowski | |
| Team: | Cleveland Guardians |
| Number: | 62 |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Birth Date: | 31 October 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Left |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | September 4 |
| Debutyear: | 2024 |
| Debutteam: | Cleveland Guardians |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Statyear: | 2024 season |
| Stat1label: | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value: | 0–0 |
| Stat2label: | Earned run average |
| Stat2value: | 0.00 |
| Stat3label: | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value: | 19 |
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Erik Wayne Thomas Sabrowski (born October 31, 1997) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Sabrowski was drafted by the San Diego Padres, with the 411th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. However, he underwent Tommy John surgery shortly after being drafted and missed the 2019 season as a result.[1] Sabrowski did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Sabrowski made his professional debut in 2021 with the High–A Fort Wayne TinCaps, recording a 1.86 ERA with 41 strikeouts over 8 games (3 starts).[3]
On December 8, 2021, Sabrowski was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[4] However, as a result of undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in 2021, he missed the entire 2022 campaign. Sabrowski returned to action in 2023 with the Double–A Akron RubberDucks, compiling a 4–0 record and 2.49 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 20 appearances out of the bullpen.[5]
Sabrowski began the 2024 season with Akron, and was promoted to the Triple–A Columbus Clippers in May. In 36 appearances split between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–3 record and 3.51 ERA with 79 strikeouts over innings pitched.[6]
On August 28, 2024, Sabrowski was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He made his MLB debut on September 4, striking out the first batter he faced and pitching innings in relief for Cleveland, allowing one hit and striking out two batters. He also became the 5th player from Edmonton to appear in the major leagues.[8]