Tony Sanchez
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2017)
Tony Sanchez was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 52 career games, he hit .257 with 37 hits, 4 home runs, and 18 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-06-23
- Last Game
- 2017-09-02
Full name: Jorge Anthony Sanchez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 144 | 14 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 46 | .257 | .301 | .375 | .676 | -117 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career OPS .676 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 22 | 60 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .233 | .253 (-8%) | .317 (-9%) | .396 (+1%) | .714 (-4%) | -47.6 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 26 | 75 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 28 | .267 | .251 (+6%) | .313 (-4%) | .386 (-7%) | .700 (-6%) | -69.4 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 52 | 144 | 14 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 46 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -117 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 61 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 9 | .262 |
| Away | 32 | 83 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 9 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-02 | ATL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-04-12 | PIT | MIL | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-04-09 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015-04-08 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-28 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-14 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-10 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-06 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-05 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-21 | PIT | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 38 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Tony Sanchez's recorded salaries total $1,025,000 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sanchez's career ran from 2013 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PIT | NL | $518,000 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | $507,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,025,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Tony Sanchez: the record in brief
June 23, 2013 and September 2, 2017 bracket Tony Sanchez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013 to 2015) and the Atlanta Braves (2017). Sanchez, born on May 20, 1988, in Miami, FL, USA, is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Sanchez's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Jorge Anthony Sanchez.
Sanchez finished with 37 hits from 144 at bats in 52 games, which works out to .257, plus 4 home runs and 18 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .301 clip and slugging .375, Sanchez finished with a .676 OPS. Against a .254 league average for those years, Sanchez's .257 average was near the norm. Sanchez collected a career-high 20 hits in 2014. 2014 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .267 against a league .251, a 6% edge.
The position table credits Sanchez with 38 games at catcher and also lists 3 at designated hitter. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 5 errors alongside 249 putouts and 20 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Sanchez
- What years did Tony Sanchez play?
- Tony Sanchez played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017.
- Was Tony Sanchez a pitcher?
- No. Tony Sanchez was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tony Sanchez hit?
- Tony Sanchez hit 4 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams did Tony Sanchez play for?
- Tony Sanchez played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013–2015) and the Atlanta Braves (2017).
- What were Tony Sanchez's career stats?
- In 52 games, Tony Sanchez had 37 hits, 4 home runs, 18 RBI, and 14 runs, with a .257 batting average.
- How much did Tony Sanchez earn in his career?
- Tony Sanchez's recorded salaries total $1,025,000 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sanchez's career ran from 2013 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013.
- What was Tony Sanchez's salary?
- Tony Sanchez's last recorded salary was $518,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $518,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $507,000, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2014 to 2015.
- What position did Tony Sanchez play?
- Tony Sanchez played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Sanchez and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Sanchez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Sanchez hit each season?
- Tony Sanchez's home runs by season: 2 in 2013, 2 in 2014, 0 in 2015, and 0 in 2017. His most in one season was 2, in 2013 and 2014.
- What was Tony Sanchez's career batting average?
- Tony Sanchez batted .257 over his career, with 37 hits in 144 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Sanchez have?
- Tony Sanchez drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Sanchez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Sanchez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.