Luis Sanchez, baseball player, 1981-1985

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 194

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 CAL AL $340,000
Total Career Earnings $340,000