Gaby Sanchez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2014)
Gaby Sanchez was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014 for the Florida Marlins, the Miami Marlins, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 7 seasons. In 700 career games, he hit .254 with 508 hits, 61 home runs, and 266 RBI. Gaby Sanchez was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,643.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-17
- Last Game
- 2014-09-28
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Gabriel Sanchez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 1,998 | 236 | 508 | 126 | 4 | 61 | 266 | 12 | 225 | 368 | .254 | .332 | .413 | .744 | 1,643 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .413 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .744 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | FLO | NL | 21 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | 151 | 572 | 72 | 156 | 37 | 3 | 19 | 85 | 5 | 57 | 101 | .273 | .257 (+6%) | .325 (+5%) | .402 (+11%) | .728 (+8%) | 922.7 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | 159 | 572 | 72 | 152 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 78 | 3 | 74 | 97 | .266 | .255 (+4%) | .320 (+10%) | .399 (+7%) | .719 (+8%) | 1108.0 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 55 | 183 | 12 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 36 | .202 | .254 (-21%) | .318 (-22%) | .405 (-25%) | .724 (-23%) | -696.9 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 50 | 116 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 20 | .241 | .254 (-5%) | .318 (+1%) | .405 (-2%) | .724 (-1%) | -696.9 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 136 | 264 | 29 | 67 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 44 | 51 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .317 (+14%) | .396 (+1%) | .714 (+7%) | 463.3 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 123 | 262 | 31 | 60 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 23 | 58 | .229 | .251 (-9%) | .313 (-7%) | .386 (avg) | .700 (-3%) | -164.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 700 | 1,998 | 236 | 508 | 126 | 4 | 61 | 266 | 12 | 225 | 368 | .254 | — | — | — | — | 936 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (700 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 349 | 947 | 111 | 253 | 23 | 120 | .267 |
| Away | 351 | 1051 | 125 | 255 | 38 | 146 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-28 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-27 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-26 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-09-25 | PIT | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-24 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-23 | PIT | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-09-22 | PIT | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-21 | PIT | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-20 | PIT | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-19 | PIT | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 610 | 489 | 4347 | 339 | 25 | 367 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | 1B | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | FLO | 1B | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | FLO | 1B | 149 | 148 | 1115 | 70 | 11 | 97 |
| 2011 | FLO | 1B | 153 | 150 | 1262 | 101 | 5 | 109 |
| 2012 | MIA | 1B | 54 | 51 | 442 | 47 | 2 | 45 |
| 2012 | PIT | 1B | 41 | 26 | 253 | 24 | 1 | 13 |
| 2013 | PIT | 1B | 113 | 60 | 696 | 58 | 3 | 55 |
| 2013 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | PIT | 1B | 96 | 52 | 554 | 38 | 3 | 46 |
| 2014 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 610 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-05-08 |
| 2010 | Rookie of the Month | June |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PIT | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | $1,750,000 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | $483,000 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $431,000 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $401,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,365,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 2003, 2004 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 18.0 | 160 | 2 |
Most Similar Players
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Gaby Sanchez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Gaby Sanchez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gaby Sanchez debuted on September 17, 2008 and played a final game on September 28, 2014. Club by club, the record runs the Florida Marlins (2008 to 2011), the Miami Marlins (2012), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2012 through 2014). Listed as a first baseman, Sanchez threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds. Sanchez was born on September 2, 1983, in Miami, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Gabriel.
Sanchez finished with 508 hits from 1,998 at bats in 700 games, which works out to .254, along with 61 home runs and 266 runs batted in. Sanchez's career OPS of .744 combines a .332 on-base mark with .413 slugging. Sanchez hit .254 while the league hit .257 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2010 was Sanchez's biggest home run year, with 19. Sanchez collected a career-high 156 hits in 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaby Sanchez
- What years did Gaby Sanchez play?
- Gaby Sanchez played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014.
- Was Gaby Sanchez a pitcher?
- No. Gaby Sanchez was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gaby Sanchez hit?
- Gaby Sanchez hit 61 career home runs with 508 hits.
- What was Gaby Sanchez's career batting average?
- Gaby Sanchez batted .254 over his career, with 508 hits in 1,998 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gaby Sanchez have?
- Gaby Sanchez drove in 266 runs in his career.
- Is Gaby Sanchez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gaby Sanchez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.