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Sale's ERA+ Second Best Ever for Pitcher His Age
28 Jul
Summary
- Chris Sale's 192 ERA+ is second-best of his career.
- He ranks third in MLB with a 2.19 ERA this season.
- Sale achieved this despite pitching with regular rest.
Braves pitcher Chris Sale is demonstrating exceptional run prevention at age 37, with his current ERA+ of 192 ranking as the second-highest of his career. This figure highlights his performance relative to MLB averages and his home ballpark. His normalized ERA is 92 percent better than the average pitcher in 2026.
Sale currently holds a 2.19 ERA, placing him third among all MLB pitchers. This places him in elite company, with only Roger Clemens and Justin Verlander having a sub-2.20 ERA in their age-37 seasons or later. He recently delivered a strong start, striking out 11 batters.
Notably, this upcoming start will be only his third of the season pitched with regular rest. Since April 12, Sale has posted an impressive 1.89 ERA over his last 16 starts, showcasing sustained excellence.
