Chris Sale turned down a pro contract out of high school, then developed his signature low sidearm delivery, earning the nickname the Condor, in a summer wood-bat league in Wisconsin. Drafted 13th overall in 2010, he reached the majors that same year and became a perennial All-Star ace known for both dominance and a fiery temper.

This episode follows his record-fast strikeout milestones, the 2018 World Series title with Boston, a brutal multi-year run of injuries, and an astonishing comeback with Atlanta that produced a pitching Triple Crown and his first Cy Young Award.

• Developed his sidearm delivery in the Northwoods League with the La Crosse Loggers
• Cut up throwback jerseys with scissors in 2016 rather than pitch in them
• Struck out 308 batters in 2017 and won the 2018 World Series with Boston
• Endured Tommy John surgery plus rib, finger and wrist injuries from 2020 to 2023
• Won the 2024 NL pitching Triple Crown, Cy Young and Comeback Player of the Year