Gary Sanchez
Born: 12/2/1992 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2015-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs
Biography
Gary Sanchez, born in 1992, is an active professional baseball player known for his powerful hitting and significant contributions as a catcher. Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2015, Sanchez has established himself as a formidable presence in the lineup, playing in 830 games and racking up 636 hits, including 184 home runs and 485 RBIs. His batting average stands at .224, reflecting a career that emphasizes power over consistency at the plate. Over the course of his career, he has also demonstrated speed on the bases, with 6 stolen bases to his name.
Sanchez's impact on the game is underscored by his recognition as a two-time All-Star and his designation as Rookie of the Month during his early career. He plays during a high-offensive era in baseball, where power hitters are highly valued, and his ability to change the game with a swing of the bat makes him a key player to watch. As he continues to develop and adapt, Sanchez remains an important figure in the ongoing evolution of catchers in the league, blending traditional skills with the demands of modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 2836 | 404 | 636 | 118 | 3 | 184 | 485 | 6 | 308 | 861 | 0.224 | 0.309 | 0.463 | 0.772 | 2754.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 53 | 201 | 34 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 42 | 1 | 24 | 57 | 0.299 | 1393.1 |
| 2017 | NYY | AL | 122 | 471 | 79 | 131 | 20 | 0 | 33 | 90 | 2 | 40 | 120 | 0.278 | 1552.8 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 89 | 323 | 51 | 60 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 53 | 1 | 46 | 94 | 0.186 | -257.6 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 106 | 396 | 62 | 92 | 12 | 1 | 34 | 77 | 0 | 40 | 125 | 0.232 | 838.3 |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 49 | 156 | 19 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 64 | 0.147 | -466.7 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 117 | 383 | 54 | 78 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 54 | 0 | 52 | 121 | 0.204 | 66.2 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 128 | 419 | 42 | 86 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 61 | 2 | 40 | 136 | 0.205 | -592.7 |
| 2023 | NYN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SDP | NL | 72 | 234 | 33 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 46 | 0 | 21 | 64 | 0.218 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | MIL | NL | 89 | 245 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 27 | 76 | 0.220 | -58.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 118 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 6 | 46 | 0.178 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLWC1 | MIL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
| 2021 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | ALWC2 | NYA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2020 | ALDS1 | NYA | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.125 |
| 2019 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0.130 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 |
| 2018 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.174 |
| 2017 | ALCS | NYA | 7 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0.192 |
| 2017 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 642 | 598 | 5499 | 315 | 61 | 26 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYA | C | 36 | 36 | 304 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYA | C | 104 | 99 | 935 | 60 | 13 | 4 |
| 2017 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYA | C | 76 | 74 | 731 | 35 | 6 | 5 |
| 2019 | NYA | C | 90 | 86 | 793 | 32 | 15 | 5 |
| 2020 | NYA | C | 41 | 38 | 347 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | NYA | C | 110 | 100 | 932 | 54 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIN | C | 91 | 80 | 678 | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYN | C | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SDN | C | 63 | 56 | 557 | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | MIL | C | 28 | 27 | 205 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | MIL | 1B | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 642 |
| First Base | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 161 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2017 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2016 | Player of the Month | August |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-08-20 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-08-27 |
| 2016 | Rookie of the Month | August |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2016 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 91.0 | 150 | 4 |