Career
On October 7, 2001, Sobkowiak made his only major league appearance, against the Florida Marlins, giving up one earned run in one inning pitched. In 2002, he played in the Braves" minor leagues and in four games for the Cincinnati Reds High-A affiliate in 2003, before he began his independent league career. In 2003 and 2004, Sobkowiak played in the independent Frontier League for the Rockford RiverHawks as a starting pitcher.
In 2005, he went 8-7 for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League.
From 2006-2007, he played for the Atlantic League"s Lancaster Barnstormers and went a combined 9-10.