Gaby Sanchez, baseball player, 2008-2014

Gaby Sanchez

Born: 9/2/1983 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-17 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Gabriel Sanchez

Biography

Gaby Sanchez was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014. Born in 1983, Sanchez played primarily as a first baseman and outfielder, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 700 games, accumulating 508 hits and hitting 61 home runs, alongside 266 RBIs. With a batting average of .254, he demonstrated a solid offensive presence, complemented by 12 stolen bases, a notable feat for a player at his position during his era. Sanchez's career was marked by a standout performance that earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Florida Marlins, where he began his MLB journey. He also received recognition as Rookie of the Month during his early career, indicating his potential and skill set. Known for his disciplined approach at the plate and reliable defense, Sanchez played during a time when the game was evolving, balancing power hitting with an increasing emphasis on on-base percentage and plate discipline. His legacy remains in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and talent of players from the late 2000s to early 2010s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
700 1998 236 508 126 4 61 266 12 225 368 0.254 0.332 0.413 0.744 1534.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 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
2014 NLWC PIT 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2013 NLDS1 PIT 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

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

Career Games by 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