Billy Sadler

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54+23innings while holding opponents to a .148 batting average. [2]

Sadler's minor league success in 2006 earned him a spot on the Giants' September expanded roster when Armando Benítez was placed on the 60-day disabled list. [5] He made his major league debut the following night against St. Louis. After surrendering a walk to Scott Spiezio and a 3-run double to Scott Rolen, he settled down to retire the next four consecutive hitters, including his first big-league strike out.

Sadler was with the Giants in spring training in 2007, but struggled with his control and was optioned to Fresno March 18. [6]

He was called up to the majors in 2008 to replace struggling pitcher Brad Hennessey. On August 10, 2009 Sadler was released by the San Francisco Giants.

Houston Astros

On August 18, 2009, Sadler signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.

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References

  1. Billy Sadler has since converted to Christianity and helps Streets and Lanes Ministries in Pensacola, Florida. "Billy Sadler Profile". Scout.com. Retrieved July 13, 2007.
  2. 1 2 "San Francisco Giants 2007 Media Guide" (PDF). pp.  p. 228–229 . Retrieved July 13, 2007.
  3. "Gamecocks eliminate Tigers in CWS slugfest". Associated Press/ESPN.com. July 15, 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2007.
  4. "Draft Picks with the Name Matching: William Sadler". Sports Reference, Inc. Retrieved July 13, 2007.
  5. Harvey, Coley (September 14, 2006). "Notes: Sadler arrives in SF". MLB.com. Retrieved July 13, 2007.
  6. Haft, Chris (March 18, 2007). "Notes: Feliz's new approach paying off". MLB.com. Retrieved July 13, 2007.
Billy Sadler
Pitcher
Born: (1981-09-21) September 21, 1981 (age 42)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 2006, for the San Francisco Giants
Last appearance
September 10, 2009, for the Houston Astros