Alejandro Sanchez
Born: 2/14/1959 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1982-09-06 | Final Game: 1987-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Alejandro Sanchez was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his final game on May 16, 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Sanchez participated in a total of 109 games throughout his career. He recorded 49 hits, contributing to a batting average of .229, and showcased his power at the plate with 8 home runs and 21 runs batted in. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 4 bases during his tenure in the league.
Sanchez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was shifting from the more traditional playing styles of the past to a game increasingly influenced by power hitters and advanced pitching strategies. While his individual statistics may not place him among the game's elite, Sanchez's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of a player navigating the complexities of the 1980s baseball landscape. His legacy remains a testament to the many athletes who contributed to the fabric of the sport during this era.
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 | 0.229 | 0.233 | 0.402 | 0.634 | -106.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 7 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 13 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 71 | 133 | 19 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0.248 | -106.5 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 50 | 31 | 62 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PHI | OF | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | SFN | OF | 11 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | DET | OF | 31 | 16 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 32 |