Carlos Sanchez
Born: 6/29/1992 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2014-07-13 | Final Game: 2022-08-25
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Yolmer Carlos Sanchez
Biography
Carlos Sanchez was a professional baseball player born in 1992, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement on August 25, 2022. Over the course of his career, Sanchez played in 675 games, establishing himself as a versatile position player. He compiled a total of 552 hits, showcasing a steady presence at the plate with a batting average of .243. Known for his speed, Sanchez stole 30 bases and contributed 217 RBIs along the way, adding depth to his team's offensive lineup.
Sanchez's playing style was characterized by his ability to blend solid contact hitting with speed on the basepaths, a combination that was highly valued in the game during his active years. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, where analytics began to significantly influence player evaluation and strategy. While he may not have been a household name, Sanchez's contributions to his teams were noteworthy, particularly in clutch situations. His journey through the major leagues highlighted the perseverance and determination often required to succeed in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 675 | 2276 | 253 | 552 | 113 | 24 | 32 | 217 | 30 | 165 | 532 | 0.243 | 0.299 | 0.355 | 0.654 | -5007.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 28 | 100 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0.250 | -317.1 |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 120 | 389 | 40 | 87 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 19 | 81 | 0.224 | -1349.8 |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 53 | 154 | 15 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 0.208 | -592.9 |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 141 | 484 | 63 | 129 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 59 | 8 | 35 | 111 | 0.267 | -313.4 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 155 | 600 | 62 | 145 | 34 | 10 | 8 | 55 | 14 | 49 | 138 | 0.242 | -895.4 |
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 149 | 496 | 59 | 125 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 5 | 44 | 117 | 0.252 | -1539.0 |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 12 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 14 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 428 | 399 | 748 | 1069 | 25 | 293 |
| 3B | 206 | 191 | 183 | 355 | 17 | 40 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 17 | 10 | 15 | 31 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHA | 2B | 27 | 26 | 49 | 72 | 1 | 18 |
| 2014 | CHA | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHA | 2B | 117 | 112 | 229 | 268 | 5 | 83 |
| 2016 | CHA | 2B | 33 | 30 | 50 | 75 | 3 | 14 |
| 2016 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHA | SS | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | CHA | 2B | 78 | 69 | 132 | 184 | 6 | 53 |
| 2017 | CHA | 3B | 52 | 45 | 43 | 87 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | CHA | SS | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHA | 2B | 9 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | CHA | 3B | 141 | 139 | 137 | 254 | 13 | 29 |
| 2018 | CHA | SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | CHA | 2B | 149 | 141 | 248 | 416 | 9 | 108 |
| 2020 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | 3B | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BOS | 2B | 14 | 12 | 26 | 34 | 1 | 11 |
| 2022 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 428 |
| Third Base | 206 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gold Glove | 2B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $510,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $510,000 | ||