Gaby Sanchez

Born: 9/2/1983 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-17 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Gabriel Sanchez

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Biography

Gaby Sanchez was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014. Born in 1983, Sanchez played primarily as a first baseman and outfielder, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 700 games, accumulating 508 hits and hitting 61 home runs, alongside 266 RBIs. With a batting average of .254, he demonstrated a solid offensive presence, complemented by 12 stolen bases, a notable feat for a player at his position during his era. Sanchez's career was marked by a standout performance that earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Florida Marlins, where he began his MLB journey. He also received recognition as Rookie of the Month during his early career, indicating his potential and skill set. Known for his disciplined approach at the plate and reliable defense, Sanchez played during a time when the game was evolving, balancing power hitting with an increasing emphasis on on-base percentage and plate discipline. His legacy remains in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and talent of players from the late 2000s to early 2010s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
700	1998	236	508	126	4	61	266	12	225	368	0.254	0.332	0.413	0.744	1534.7

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
2008	MIA	NL	5	8	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	MIA	NL	21	21	2	5	0	0	2	3	0	2	3	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	MIA	NL	151	572	72	156	37	3	19	85	5	57	101	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.325 (+5%)	.402 (+11%)	.728 (+8%)	922.7
2011	MIA	NL	159	572	72	152	35	0	19	78	3	74	97	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.320 (+10%)	.399 (+7%)	.719 (+8%)	1108.0
2012	MIA	NL	55	183	12	37	10	0	3	17	1	12	36	0.202	.254 (-21%)	.318 (-22%)	.405 (-25%)	.724 (-23%)	-767.9
2012	PIT	NL	50	116	18	28	6	0	4	13	0	13	20	0.241	.254 (-5%)	.318 (+1%)	.405 (-2%)	.724 (-1%)	-767.9
2013	PIT	NL	136	264	29	67	18	0	7	36	1	44	51	0.254	.253 (avg)	.317 (+14%)	.396 (+1%)	.714 (+7%)	463.3
2014	PIT	NL	123	262	31	60	18	1	7	33	2	23	58	0.229	.251 (-9%)	.313 (-7%)	.386 (avg)	.700 (-3%)	-201.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	5	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
2014	NLWC	PIT	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2013	NLDS1	PIT	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	610	489	4347	339	25	367
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	FLO	1B	3	1	13	1	0	1
2009	FLO	1B	1	1	12	0	0	1
2010	FLO	1B	149	148	1115	70	11	97
2011	FLO	1B	153	150	1262	101	5	109
2012	MIA	1B	54	51	442	47	2	45
2012	PIT	1B	41	26	253	24	1	13
2013	PIT	1B	113	60	696	58	3	55
2013	PIT	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	PIT	1B	96	52	554	38	3	46
2014	PIT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0