Dave Sappelt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dave Sappelt |
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Sappelt with the Louisville Bats in 2009
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 2, 1987 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
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| August 7, 2011, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| July 23, 2013, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| Batting average | .251 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 17 | ||
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David J. Sappelt (born January 2, 1987) is a former American professional baseball player. He played as an Outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. Dave is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds. He bats and throws with his right hand. He went to Southern Alamance High School in Burlington, NC. He also played college baseball at Coastal Carolina University.
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Playing Professional Baseball
Dave Sappelt began his journey in professional baseball after college. The Cincinnati Reds picked him in the 9th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. This meant they wanted him to join their team system.
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Dave started playing in the minor leagues in 2008. He played for teams like the Billings Mustangs and the Dayton Dragons. In 2009, he played for the Sarasota Reds. He worked hard to improve his skills.
In 2010, Dave had a fantastic year. He played for the Lynchburg Hillcats and the Carolina Mudcats. He hit very well, with a batting average of .361. He also hit 9 Home runs and had 62 RBI. Because of his great performance, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Southern League.
He was then promoted to the Triple-A team, the Louisville Bats. He continued to play well there. For the whole 2010 season, he had a .342 batting average. He was even named the Reds Minor League Hitter of the Year.
Reaching the Major Leagues
In 2011, Dave was invited to spring training with the Reds' main team. He played incredibly well, hitting .564. Even though he played great, he was sent back to Louisville. This was partly because the team's main roster was already full.
But Dave kept hitting well in Louisville. On August 7, 2011, he finally got his chance. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs.
Playing for the Chicago Cubs
On December 23, 2011, Dave Sappelt was traded to the Chicago Cubs. He was part of a trade that sent him and two other players to the Cubs. He played for the Cubs in 2012 and 2013.
Later Career Teams
After his time in Major League Baseball, Dave Sappelt continued to play baseball. He signed minor league contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013 and the Boston Red Sox in 2015.
He also played in the Mexican League for several teams. These included the Acereros de Monclova, Rojos del Águila de Veracruz, Piratas de Campeche, Sultanes de Monterrey, Olmecas de Tabasco, and Rieleros de Aguascalientes.
In 2018, he played for independent league teams. These were the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and the Winnipeg Goldeyes. He also briefly returned to the Mexican League with the Tigres de Quintana Roo.
