Gary Sanchez, baseball player, 184 home runs, 2015

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

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

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