Freddy Sanchez, baseball player, 2002-2011

Freddy Sanchez

Born: 12/21/1977 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-10 | Final Game: 2011-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Frederick Philip Sanchez

Biography

Freddy Sanchez was a skilled professional baseball player who graced the Major Leagues from 2002 to 2011. Born in 1977, Sanchez emerged as a prominent position player known for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive prowess. Over the course of his career, he played in 904 games, accumulating 1,012 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .297. His offensive contributions included 48 home runs and 371 RBIs, showcasing his capacity to drive in runs and produce at the plate. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases. Sanchez's career was marked by notable recognition, as he was selected as an All-Star three times during his tenure. He became particularly well-known for his role with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later the San Francisco Giants, where he played a pivotal part in their success. His consistent hitting and reliability in the field made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he was respected by teammates and opponents alike. Sanchez's ability to perform at a high level during a competitive era in baseball helped solidify his place in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
904 3402 434 1012 215 17 48 371 13 180 420 0.297 0.335 0.413 0.748 17.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 63 5 16 4 0 0 3 1 8 0.254

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 NLCS SFN 6 25 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.320
2010 WS SFN 5 22 2 6 3 0 0 3 0 2 0.273
2010 NLDS2 SFN 4 16 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 646 617 1298 1586 30 440
3B 172 151 102 385 10 43
SS 55 36 66 128 5 29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 646
Third Base 172
Shortstop 55
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 SFN NL $6,000,000
2011 SFN NL $6,000,000
2010 SFN NL $6,000,000
2009 PIT NL $6,250,000
2008 PIT NL $4,150,000
2007 PIT NL $2,750,000
2006 PIT NL $342,000
2005 PIT NL $322,000
2004 PIT NL $303,000
Total Career Earnings $32,117,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Glendale Community College Glendale CA 1997, 1998
Dallas Baptist University Dallas TX 1999
Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City OK 2000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2006 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 5.0 448 0