Timberlake High School’s Sadler Greb
Timberlake High School sophomore Sadler Greb already looks the part of a cornerstone in the Tigers’ baseball future. A left-handed pitcher and first baseman, Greb brings power at the plate and reliability with the glove to the Timberlake program.
Greb, a lefty, broke out as a freshman, belting four home runs while settling in as a key bat in the middle of the order. He now anchors first base for a strong infield, where he says the toughest part of the job comes on the receiving end of throws. “I play first base,” Greb said. “Now this doesn’t happen very often because we have a strong infield, but the hardest thing to do is judging the ball off the ground and picking throws in the dirt.”
Away from the box score, Greb points to his parents as the foundation for everything he does on and off the field. “My parents inspire me every day,” he said. “They set good examples and have taught me to put God first. They have always been there for me and there has never been a practice or a game too far away.” That steady support has helped shape a player who describes himself as humble, committed and willing to work.
In the classroom, Greb’s favorite subject is history, and he cites Coach T as his favorite teacher. On the diamond, he follows one of baseball’s oldest unwritten rules: don’t show weakness. “Don’t rub where a pitch hit you,” Greb said with a smile. At the plate, he loves to see one mistake from opposing pitchers — hanging curveballs.
What Greb enjoys most, though, is simply being around his teammates. “I enjoy getting to suit up and play with all my boys,” he said. He points to fellow sophomore Bodey Thomas as the most vocal Tiger — “No matter where he is playing he’s always talking and staying in the game” —Paxton Glenn as the one who keeps everyone loose. “Whether it’s in the dugout, bus, practice or a mound visit he always has something funny to say,” Greb said.
When he is not on a field, Greb can usually be found hanging out with friends, working and checking cattle, or hunting ducks with Thomas. He believes the lessons from baseball will stick long after his Timberlake career is over. “It has taught me to work and to stay humble and committed,” he said. And as the Tigers chase another deep postseason run, Greb loves the mix of edge and joy in the Timberlake dugout. “I love how competitive we are and how badly we want to win, but we do all of this while still having a great time.”
