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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 30 | 68 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 0.206 | -311.7 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 112 | 394 | 55 | 114 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 62 | 0.289 | -441.7 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 101 | 394 | 43 | 114 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 44 | 18 | 46 | 0.289 | -837.5 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 43 | 163 | 15 | 46 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 0.282 | -837.5 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 79 | 332 | 41 | 107 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 50 | 0.322 | -361.5 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 19 | 43 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 43 | 133 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 0.346 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIL | OF | 19 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | OF | 100 | 92 | 271 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | DET | OF | 99 | 92 | 278 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIL | OF | 36 | 36 | 99 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | DET | OF | 78 | 77 | 177 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | SFN | OF | 10 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | OF | 31 | 29 | 65 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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 |