Chris Sabo

Baseball player and coach, 1990 World Series

Chris Sabo - Baseball player and coach, 1990 World Series
Born

January 19th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a third baseman and outfielder, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds. Competed in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1996. Contributed to the Reds' victory in the 1990 World Series against the Oakland Athletics. Transitioned to coaching post-retirement, working with various teams in the minor leagues and as a college coach.

Won the 1990 World Series with the Cincinnati Reds

Selected as an All-Star in 1988

Named National League Rookie of the Year in 1988

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