Alex Sanchez, baseball player, 2001-2005

Alex Sanchez

Born: 8/26/1976 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2001-06-15 | Final Game: 2005-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alexis Sanchez

Biography

Alex Sanchez, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) fields from 2001 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Sanchez played in a total of 427 games throughout his career, during which he showcased his speed and contact-hitting abilities. He finished his time in the league with a robust batting average of .296, a testament to his capability at the plate. Over his career, he accumulated 452 hits, with six of those being home runs, and drove in 111 runs. Sanchez was particularly known for his agility and base-running skills, as evidenced by his impressive total of 122 stolen bases. His playing style embodied the agility and speed that characterized the early 2000s era of baseball, which saw a growing emphasis on athleticism and small-ball tactics. Although he may not have been a household name, Sanchez's contributions to his teams and the game itself highlight the importance of versatility and speed in the sport, marking him as a significant player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
427 1527 193 452 56 21 6 111 122 76 233 0.296 0.330 0.372 0.702 -1950.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 373 347 933 11 28 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 19
Center Field 335
Right Field 23
Designated Hitter 9

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 TBA AL $316,000
2004 DET AL $385,000
2003 MIL NL $340,000
2002 MIL NL $202,000
Total Career Earnings $1,243,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Wolfson Campus Miami FL 1996

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Rookie of the Year NL 9th 1.0 160 0