Sandy Alcantara
Active Player
Born: 9/7/1995 in Azua, Azua, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2017-09-03 | Final Game: 2022-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Sandy Alcantara was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2017 to 2022. Born in 1995, Alcantara established himself as a key player during his time in Major League Baseball, known for his powerful arm and durability on the mound. Throughout his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 52-67 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65, which showcased his ability to limit scoring and manage games effectively. Alcantara tallied a total of 931 strikeouts, reflecting his proficiency in overpowering hitters with his fastball and sharp breaking pitches.
Alcantara was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike for his contributions to the game. His playing style embodied the evolving nature of pitching in the modern era, where velocity and strikeout capability became increasingly valued. Despite not recording any saves during his career, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to impact games deeply, often taking the mound for extended outings. Alcantara's legacy is marked by his competitive spirit and his ability to thrive in a league that demanded excellence, making him a notable figure in the landscape of baseball during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 67 | 177 | 169 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1075.3 | 934 | 436 | 113 | 330 | 931 | 3.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4.32 | - |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 3.44 | -513.6 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 6 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 197.3 | 179 | 85 | 81 | 151 | 3.88 | -240.6 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 35 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 3.00 | 781.6 |
| 2021 | MIA | NL | 9 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 205.7 | 171 | 73 | 50 | 201 | 3.19 | 4542.1 |
| 2022 | MIA | NL | 14 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 228.7 | 174 | 58 | 50 | 207 | 2.28 | 5882.2 |
| 2023 | MIA | NL | 7 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 184.7 | 176 | 85 | 48 | 151 | 4.14 | 1448.7 |
| 2025 | MIA | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.7 | 165 | 104 | 57 | 142 | 5.36 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 128 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 99 | 0.055 | 0.104 | 0.070 | 0.174 | -1505.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 32 | 58 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 0.086 | -719.4 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIA | NL | 33 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 0.034 | -786.1 |
| 2022 | MIA | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | MIA | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12.7 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 4.26 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7.50 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.35 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 146 | 138 | 71 | 99 | 14 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SLN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | MIA | P | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIA | P | 32 | 32 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIA | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIA | P | 33 | 33 | 24 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIA | P | 32 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | MIA | P | 28 | 28 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 146 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2022 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2022 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 2022 | Player of the Week | Week of 2022-05-21 |
| 2022 | TSN All-Star | SP |
| 2022 | TSN Pitcher of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 210.0 | 210 | 30 |
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 39.0 | 420 | 0 |