Jonathan Sanchez
Born: 11/19/1982 in Mayaguez, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2006-05-28 | Final Game: 2013-04-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jonathan Omar Sanchez
Biography
Jonathan Sanchez was a talented left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2013. Born in 1982, Sanchez made his mark primarily with the San Francisco Giants, where he established himself as a key member of the pitching rotation. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 39 wins and 58 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. Known for his ability to generate strikeouts, Sanchez recorded a total of 796 strikeouts, showcasing his power on the mound despite the challenges he faced throughout his career.
Sanchez's playing style was characterized by his strong fastball and effective breaking pitches, which allowed him to be a formidable opponent for hitters during his tenure in the league. He played during a time when the game was becoming increasingly focused on power hitting, yet his ability to miss bats and deliver critical innings remained vital for his teams. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to the Giants and other teams were significant, especially during his peak years. Sanchez's journey through MLB reflects the complexities and challenges faced by pitchers in a highly competitive era, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 58 | 194 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 786.3 | 714 | 411 | 91 | 437 | 796 | 4.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 3 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 4.95 | - |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 1 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 57 | 34 | 28 | 62 | 5.88 | - |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 9 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.0 | 154 | 88 | 75 | 157 | 5.01 | - |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 8 | 12 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 163.3 | 135 | 77 | 88 | 177 | 4.24 | - |
| 2010 | SFG | NL | 13 | 9 | 34 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193.3 | 142 | 66 | 96 | 205 | 3.07 | - |
| 2011 | SFG | NL | 4 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.3 | 80 | 48 | 66 | 102 | 4.26 | - |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9.53 | -941.5 |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 1 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 65 | 46 | 44 | 36 | 7.76 | - |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 11.85 | -2001.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 200 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 103 | 0.115 | 0.157 | 0.155 | 0.312 | -1126.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 27 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 33 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 30 | 49 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.102 | -575.6 |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 32 | 41 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.073 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SFG | NL | 34 | 58 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.138 | -550.7 |
| 2011 | SFG | NL | 19 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS2 | SFN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2010 | WS | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2010 | NLCS | SFN | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 20.0 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 4.05 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLCS | SFN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4.50 |
| 2010 | NLDS2 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1.23 |
| 2010 | WS | SFN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7.71 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 194 | 137 | 18 | 83 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SFN | P | 27 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SFN | P | 33 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SFN | P | 29 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | SFN | P | 32 | 29 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | SFN | P | 34 | 33 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | SFN | P | 19 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | COL | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | KCA | P | 12 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | PIT | P | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 194 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-07-11 |
| 2008 | Player of the Week | Week of 2008-06-28 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PIT | NL | $1,375,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $5,600,000 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | $4,800,000 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | $2,100,000 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $455,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $395,000 |
| 2007 | SFN | NL | $381,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $15,106,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Dominican University | Columbus | OH | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |