Aaron Sanchez
Born: 7/1/1992 in Barstow, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-07-23 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Aaron Jacob Sanchez
Biography
Aaron Sanchez, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2014 to 2022. Known for his impressive pitching arsenal and ability to induce ground balls, Sanchez made a significant impact during his career, particularly with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he gained recognition for his potential as a frontline starter. He was selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his peak performance during the 2016 season when he finished with a record of 15-2 and a 3.00 ERA. His ability to strike out batters was evident throughout his career as he accumulated 541 strikeouts over his time in Major League Baseball.
Finishing his career with a record of 38-38 and an ERA of 4.16, Sanchez showcased both talent and resilience on the mound. He also recorded 3 saves, demonstrating versatility in his pitching role. Although he faced challenges with injuries that hampered parts of his career, Sanchez remained a respected figure in the league, particularly during an era marked by a focus on power hitting and strikeout rates. His contributions to the game and the potential he displayed during his prime years continue to be remembered by fans and analysts alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 38 | 174 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 685.0 | 652 | 317 | 72 | 292 | 541 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33.0 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 27 | 1.09 | 782.2 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 7 | 6 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.3 | 74 | 33 | 44 | 61 | 3.22 | -1517.2 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 15 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192.0 | 161 | 64 | 63 | 161 | 3.00 | 3204.8 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 42 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 4.25 | -1253.9 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 4 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 106 | 57 | 58 | 86 | 4.89 | -1589.5 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 4.82 | -976.3 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 3 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.7 | 131 | 76 | 59 | 99 | 6.07 | -1497.7 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 3.06 | - |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 4.71 | 390.7 |
| 2022 | WAS | NL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 47 | 29 | 8 | 16 | 8.33 | -1162.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.000 | 0.043 | 0.000 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 30 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | WAS | NL | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 19.0 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 3.32 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.50 |
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9.53 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 174 | 113 | 44 | 106 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | P | 41 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | TOR | P | 30 | 30 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | TOR | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | TOR | P | 20 | 20 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | HOU | P | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 23 | 23 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | SFN | P | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIN | P | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | WAS | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 174 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $517,800 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $1,021,600 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,539,400 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cy Young Award | AL | 7th | 6.0 | 210 | 0 |