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Chris Sabo’s Debut & First Hit

  • 1988
  • Debuts & Firsts

Chris Sabo makes his debut & gets his first hit

Reds 5, Cardinals 4 (12 innings) in Cincinnati

April 4, 1988: Chris Sabo made his MLB debut and got his first career hit against the Cardinals on opening day at Riverfront Stadium. He started at 3B and went 1-5, 1 R, SB.

1st AB B2 flyball to LF off Joe Magrane

1st hit B7 single to LF off Joe Magrane

He ended his career with 898 hits and 120 stolen bases. He was named 1988 Rookie of the Year.