I’ve written previously about how with injuries starting to pile up in the system, it could allow some players to take advantage of some added exposure/playing time. While we’ve had our strong performances from certain players, the list of true breakout candidates were thin.
Out of all the opportunities that has already presented itself this season, no one has taken advantage of theirs more than Blake Sabol.
The Pirates seventh round pick in 2019 began the year in Altoona as the default backup catcher to Carter Bins. When Bins struggled out the gate, Sabol stepped right in took control of the position.