Alex Sanchez

Born: 8/26/1976 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2001-06-15 | Final Game: 2005-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alexis Sanchez

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Biography

Alex Sanchez, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) fields from 2001 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Sanchez played in a total of 427 games throughout his career, during which he showcased his speed and contact-hitting abilities. He finished his time in the league with a robust batting average of .296, a testament to his capability at the plate. Over his career, he accumulated 452 hits, with six of those being home runs, and drove in 111 runs. Sanchez was particularly known for his agility and base-running skills, as evidenced by his impressive total of 122 stolen bases. His playing style embodied the agility and speed that characterized the early 2000s era of baseball, which saw a growing emphasis on athleticism and small-ball tactics. Although he may not have been a household name, Sanchez's contributions to his teams and the game itself highlight the importance of versatility and speed in the sport, marking him as a significant player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
427	1527	193	452	56	21	6	111	122	76	233	0.296	0.330	0.372	0.702	-1950.4

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
2001	MIL	NL	30	68	7	14	3	2	0	4	6	5	13	0.206	.263 (-22%)	.332 (-22%)	.426 (-28%)	.758 (-25%)	-311.7
2002	MIL	NL	112	394	55	114	10	7	1	33	37	31	62	0.289	.261 (+11%)	.331 (+3%)	.416 (-14%)	.747 (-6%)	-441.7
2003	MIL	NL	43	163	15	46	10	3	0	10	8	7	28	0.282	.264 (+7%)	.332 (-5%)	.422 (-10%)	.754 (-8%)	-261.8
2003	DET	AL	101	394	43	114	13	5	1	22	44	18	46	0.289	.264 (+10%)	.332 (-4%)	.422 (-16%)	.754 (-11%)	-261.8
2004	DET	AL	79	332	41	107	9	3	2	26	19	7	50	0.322	.266 (+21%)	.335 (avg)	.427 (-10%)	.762 (-6%)	-361.5
2005	TBR	AL	43	133	28	46	8	1	2	13	6	7	25	0.346	.264 (+31%)	.330 (+13%)	.418 (+11%)	.749 (+12%)	263.9
2005	SFG	NL	19	43	4	11	3	0	0	3	2	1	9	0.256	—	—	—	—	263.9