It’s been a long road for Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale in between Major League Baseball All-Star appearances.
Sale made seven consecutive All-Star Game appearances from 2012-18, but then struggled through a myriad of injuries.
Now he’s back, and he’s leading the majors in wins.
Here’s what to know about Chris Sale as he gets set to make his eighth All-Star appearance.
Where did Chris Sale grow up?
Sale was born March 30, 1989, in Lakeland. He attended and graduated from Lakeland High School. After his senior year in 2007, Sale was drafted in the 21st round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies, but chose not to sign and instead decided to go to college.