Alex Sanchez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2005)
Alex Sanchez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005 for 4 teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 5 seasons. In 427 career games, he hit .296 with 452 hits, 6 home runs, and 111 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-15
- Last Game
- 2005-07-23
Full name: Alexis Sanchez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | 1,527 | 193 | 452 | 56 | 21 | 6 | 111 | 122 | 76 | 233 | .296 | .330 | .372 | .702 | -1,661 |
Career AVG .296 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .372 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 30 | 68 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 13 | .206 | .263 (-22%) | .332 (-22%) | .426 (-28%) | .758 (-25%) | -295.3 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 112 | 394 | 55 | 114 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 62 | .289 | .261 (+11%) | .331 (+3%) | .416 (-14%) | .747 (-6%) | -365.8 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 43 | 163 | 15 | 46 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 28 | .282 | .264 (+7%) | .332 (-5%) | .422 (-10%) | .754 (-8%) | -242.5 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 101 | 394 | 43 | 114 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 44 | 18 | 46 | .289 | .264 (+10%) | .332 (-4%) | .422 (-16%) | .754 (-11%) | -242.5 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 79 | 332 | 41 | 107 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 50 | .322 | .266 (+21%) | .335 (avg) | .427 (-10%) | .762 (-6%) | -315.4 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 43 | 133 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 25 | .346 | .264 (+31%) | .330 (+13%) | .418 (+11%) | .749 (+12%) | 263.9 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 19 | 43 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 263.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 427 | 1,527 | 193 | 452 | 56 | 21 | 6 | 111 | 122 | 76 | 233 | .296 | — | — | — | — | -934 | ||
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 (427 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 210 | 730 | 83 | 211 | 3 | 48 | .289 |
| Away | 217 | 797 | 110 | 241 | 3 | 63 | .302 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-23 | SFG | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-22 | SFG | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-20 | SFG | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-19 | SFG | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-18 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-17 | SFG | LAD | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-16 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-10 | SFG | STL | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-08 | SFG | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-06 | SFG | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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 | 19 |
| Center Field | 335 |
| Right Field | 23 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Alex Sanchez's recorded salaries total $1,243,000 over 4 seasons, 2002 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sanchez's career ran from 2001 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2001.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Alex Sanchez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alex Sanchez: the record in brief
June 15, 2001 and July 23, 2005 bracket Alex Sanchez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Sanchez's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Brewers (2001 through 2003), the Detroit Tigers (2003 to 2004), the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005), and the San Francisco Giants (2005). Sanchez played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on August 26, 1976, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, Sanchez was listed at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez finished with 452 hits from 1,527 at bats in 427 games, which works out to .296; the totals also include 6 home runs, 111 RBI, and 122 stolen bases. Sanchez's career OPS of .702 combines a .330 on-base mark with .372 slugging. Sanchez's .296 average ran 12.1% above the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. Sanchez collected a career-high 114 hits in 2002. 2002 brought the most runs batted in, 33. On the bases, the high point was 44 steals in 2003. In 2004, a season of regular play, Sanchez hit .322 while the league hit .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Sanchez
- What years did Alex Sanchez play?
- Alex Sanchez played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005.
- Was Alex Sanchez a pitcher?
- No. Alex Sanchez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alex Sanchez hit?
- Alex Sanchez hit 6 career home runs with 452 hits.
- What teams did Alex Sanchez play for?
- Alex Sanchez played for 4 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2001–2003), the Detroit Tigers (2003–2004), the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005), and the San Francisco Giants (2005).
- What were Alex Sanchez's career stats?
- In 427 games, Alex Sanchez had 452 hits, 6 home runs, 111 RBI, 193 runs, and 122 stolen bases, with a .296 batting average.
- How much did Alex Sanchez earn in his career?
- Alex Sanchez's recorded salaries total $1,243,000 over 4 seasons, 2002 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sanchez's career ran from 2001 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2001.
- What was Alex Sanchez's salary?
- Alex Sanchez's last recorded salary was $316,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $385,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $202,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2005.
- What position did Alex Sanchez play?
- Alex Sanchez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Sanchez and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Sanchez was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Sanchez hit each season?
- Alex Sanchez's home runs by season: 0 in 2001, 1 in 2002, 1 in 2003, 2 in 2004, and 2 in 2005. His most in one season was 2, in 2004 and 2005.
- What was Alex Sanchez's career batting average?
- Alex Sanchez batted .296 over his career, with 452 hits in 1,527 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Sanchez have?
- Alex Sanchez drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Alex Sanchez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Sanchez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.