Aaron Sanchez, baseball player, 2014-2022

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

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

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

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