Celerino Sanchez

Born: 2/3/1944 in El Guayabal, Veracruz, México

Died: 5/1/1992 in Leon, Guanajuato, México

MLB Debut: 1972-06-13 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Celerino Sanchez, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973. Over the course of his brief career, Sanchez appeared in 105 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. He compiled a batting average of .242, accumulating a total of 76 hits, including one home run and driving in 30 runs. Known for his speed on the base paths, Sanchez recorded one stolen base during his time in the league. Sanchez's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the aftermath of the deadball era and the early inklings of modern offensive play. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his time in the majors reflected the competitive spirit and determination of players striving for success in a rapidly evolving sport. After retiring from professional play on September 30, 1973, Sanchez's legacy remained as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representative of the many players who contributed to the game during the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
105	314	30	76	11	3	1	30	1	14	42	0.242	0.281	0.306	0.587	-700.5

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1972	NYY	AL	71	250	18	62	8	3	0	21	0	12	30	0.248	.243 (+2%)	.310 (-6%)	.353 (-14%)	.664 (-10%)	-445.6
1973	NYY	AL	34	64	12	14	3	0	1	9	1	2	12	0.219	.256 (-15%)	.325 (-27%)	.378 (-17%)	.703 (-22%)	-254.8