Luis Sanchez
Born: 8/24/1953 in Cariaco, Sucre, Venezuela
Died: 2/4/2005 in La Guaira, La Guaira, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1981-04-10 | Final Game: 1985-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Luis Mercedes Escoba Sanchez
Biography
Luis Sanchez was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1985. Born in 1953, Sanchez made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by an evolving game and increasing offensive production. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28-21, showcasing his ability to secure victories for his teams. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.75, Sanchez demonstrated a solid ability to manage opposing hitters and limit scoring opportunities.
In addition to his impressive win-loss record, Sanchez recorded 216 strikeouts, reflecting his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. He also contributed significantly in high-pressure situations, amassing 27 saves throughout his career. Sanchez's playing style was marked by a combination of control and resilience, allowing him to thrive both as a starter and in relief roles. His contributions to the game during the early 1980s left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, solidifying his legacy as a reliable and effective pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 21 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 369.7 | 371 | 154 | 32 | 145 | 216 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33.7 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 2.94 | - |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 7 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 92.7 | 89 | 33 | 34 | 58 | 3.21 | - |
| 1983 | LAA | AL | 10 | 8 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 98.3 | 92 | 40 | 40 | 49 | 3.66 | - |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 9 | 7 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 83.7 | 84 | 31 | 33 | 62 | 3.33 | - |
| 1985 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61.3 | 67 | 39 | 27 | 34 | 5.72 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAA | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | LAA | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ALCS | CAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ALCS | CAL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 194 | 1 | 9 | 70 | 6 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CAL | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | CAL | P | 46 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | CAL | P | 56 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | CAL | P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | CAL | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 194 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CAL | AL | $340,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $340,000 | ||