Alejandro Sanchez

Born: 2/14/1959 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-09-06 | Final Game: 1987-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Alejandro Sanchez was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his final game on May 16, 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Sanchez participated in a total of 109 games throughout his career. He recorded 49 hits, contributing to a batting average of .229, and showcased his power at the plate with 8 home runs and 21 runs batted in. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 4 bases during his tenure in the league. Sanchez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was shifting from the more traditional playing styles of the past to a game increasingly influenced by power hitters and advanced pitching strategies. While his individual statistics may not place him among the game's elite, Sanchez's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of a player navigating the complexities of the 1980s baseball landscape. His legacy remains a testament to the many athletes who contributed to the fabric of the sport during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	214	28	49	7	3	8	21	4	1	66	0.229	0.233	0.402	0.634	-106.5

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1982	PHI	NL	7	14	3	4	1	0	2	4	0	0	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	PHI	NL	8	7	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	SFG	NL	13	41	3	8	0	1	0	2	2	0	12	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	DET	AL	71	133	19	33	6	2	6	12	2	0	39	0.248	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-23%)	.390 (+17%)	.714 (-1%)	-106.5
1986	MIN	AL	8	16	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	OAK	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0