Duaner Sanchez
Born: 10/14/1979 in Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2002-06-14 | Final Game: 2009-05-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Biography
Duaner Sanchez was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 until 2009. Born in 1979, Sanchez made a name for himself primarily as a right-handed reliever, showcasing a solid career marked by effective pitching and resilience on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 11 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 214 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams' success with 8 saves.
Sanchez played during a dynamic period in baseball characterized by evolving pitching strategies and offensive power. His contributions were particularly notable during his tenure with teams such as the New York Mets and the Florida Marlins, where he was recognized for his ability to come through in high-pressure situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Sanchez left an impact on the teams he played for, demonstrating the vital role of a reliable bullpen arm in the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 11 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 298.7 | 292 | 136 | 33 | 126 | 214 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4.91 | - |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 16.50 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 3 | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 81 | 30 | 27 | 44 | 3.38 | - |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 4 | 7 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 82.0 | 75 | 34 | 36 | 71 | 3.73 | - |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 5 | 1 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 43 | 16 | 24 | 44 | 2.60 | 1045.9 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 5 | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 54 | 28 | 23 | 44 | 4.32 | 38.5 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.222 | 0.422 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 67 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 79 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 49 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLDS1 | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 288 | 0 | 21 | 33 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ARI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | LAN | P | 67 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAN | P | 79 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NYN | P | 49 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 289 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $1,687,500 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $399,500 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $332,000 |
| 2004 | LAN | NL | $305,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,424,000 | ||