Alejandro Sanchez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1987)
Alejandro Sanchez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. In 109 career games, he hit .229 with 49 hits, 8 home runs, and 21 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-06
- Last Game
- 1987-05-16
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 214 | 28 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 66 | .229 | .233 | .402 | .634 | -94 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OBP .233 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .634 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 7 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SFN | NL | 13 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 71 | 133 | 19 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 39 | .248 | .257 (-3%) | .323 (-23%) | .390 (+17%) | .714 (-1%) | -94.1 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 109 | 214 | 28 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 66 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -94 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (109 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 99 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 11 | .192 |
| Away | 56 | 115 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 10 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-16 | OAK | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-13 | OAK | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-05-04 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-05-01 | MIN | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986-04-29 | MIN | NYY | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-27 | MIN | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-19 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-18 | MIN | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-12 | MIN | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-10 | MIN | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 32 |
Alejandro Sanchez: the record in brief
Alejandro Sanchez played a first major league game on September 6, 1982 and a last one on May 16, 1987. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1982 to 1983), the San Francisco Giants (1984), the Detroit Tigers (1985), the Minnesota Twins (1986), and the Oakland Athletics (1987). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds, Sanchez is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Sanchez batted and threw right-handed. Sanchez was born on February 14, 1959, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
Sanchez's career batting table shows 109 games, 214 at bats and 49 hits, a .229 average, plus 8 homers and 21 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .233 and .402 give Sanchez a career OPS of .634. Over the seasons Sanchez played, league hitters batted .260; the .229 career figure is 11.9% below that. The hits column peaks at 33, in 1985. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alejandro Sanchez
- What years did Alejandro Sanchez play?
- Alejandro Sanchez played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987.
- Was Alejandro Sanchez a pitcher?
- No. Alejandro Sanchez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alejandro Sanchez hit?
- Alejandro Sanchez hit 8 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What teams did Alejandro Sanchez play for?
- Alejandro Sanchez played for 5 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1982–1983), the San Francisco Giants (1984), the Detroit Tigers (1985), the Minnesota Twins (1986), and the Oakland Athletics (1987).
- What were Alejandro Sanchez's career stats?
- In 109 games, Alejandro Sanchez had 49 hits, 8 home runs, 21 RBI, 28 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Alejandro Sanchez play?
- Alejandro Sanchez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alejandro Sanchez and how much did he weigh?
- Alejandro Sanchez was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alejandro Sanchez hit each season?
- Alejandro Sanchez's home runs by season: 2 in 1982, 0 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 6 in 1985, 0 in 1986, and 0 in 1987. His most in one season was 6, in 1985.
- What was Alejandro Sanchez's career batting average?
- Alejandro Sanchez batted .229 over his career, with 49 hits in 214 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alejandro Sanchez have?
- Alejandro Sanchez drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Alejandro Sanchez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alejandro Sanchez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.