Dave Sappelt
| Dave Sappelt | |
|---|---|
 Sappelt with the Louisville Bats in 2009 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 2, 1987 Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 7, 2011, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 23, 2013, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .251 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 17 |
| Teams | |
David J. Sappelt (born January 2, 1987) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. He is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) and weighs 195 pounds (88 kg). He bats and throws right handed. He graduated from Southern Alamance High School in Burlington, NC. Sappelt played college baseball at Coastal Carolina University. He resides in Graham, NC.
Professional Baseball
Cincinnati Reds
The
He played 2008 for the rookie class Billings Mustangs. He hit .299 with 7 homers and 35 RBI in 254 at-bats. Sappelt had 301 at-bats for Single-A Dayton in 2009, hitting .269 with 3 homers and 25 RBI; in 251 at-bats for the single-A advanced Sarasota Reds he hit .295 with 4 homers and 21 RBI.
Sappelt started 2010 with the Single-A advanced
Sappelt was invited to the major league
Sappelt went back to Louisville for the 2011 season, and continued hitting. Through his first 74 games as the Bats' center fielder, he hit .313 with seven homers and 29 RBI, including a .358 average against lefties.[2]
After Chris Heisey injured his oblique in batting practice and was placed on the 15-day DL, Sappelt was called up to the majors for the first time on August 7, 2011. He made his Major League Debut vs the Chicago Cubs, leading off and playing left field.[3]
Chicago Cubs
On December 23, 2011, Sappelt was traded with Travis Wood and Ronald Torreyes to the Chicago Cubs for Sean Marshall. On May 6, 2013, Sappelt was optioned to the Iowa Cubs. He was designated for assignment on September 3, 2013.[4]
Philadelphia Phillies
On December 18, 2013, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Sappelt to a minor league contract, that included a spring training invitation.[5]
Boston Red Sox
On June 9, 2015, Sappelt signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.
Mexican League (2014-2017)
Sappelt played in the
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
On May 27, 2018, Sappelt signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on June 7, 2018.
Winnipeg Goldeyes
On June 13, 2018, Sappelt signed with the
Tigres de Quintana Roo
On July 15, 2018, Sappelt signed with the
References
- ^ Sheldon, Mark (March 26, 2011). "Three cut from roster, five more to go". MLB.com. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- ^ "Dave Sappelt Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- ^ "David Sappelt Promoted to Major League Club by Cincinnati". goccusports.com. August 6, 2011. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- ^ Cubs Designate Dave Sappelt For Assignment
- ^ "Marson, Gwynn signed by Phillies". Delaware County Daily Times. December 19, 2013. pp. A55.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Sap on Twitter
