Hector Sanchez

Born: 11/17/1989 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2011-07-15 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Hector Enrique Sanchez

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Biography

Hector Sanchez was a professional baseball player born in 1989, who played as a position player from 2011 to 2017. Over the course of his career, Sanchez appeared in 347 games, where he established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. He recorded 186 hits, including 21 home runs, and accumulated a total of 120 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. With a batting average of .238, he demonstrated a consistent, if not explosive, offensive presence. Sanchez's playing style was characterized by his versatility and willingness to take on various roles within the lineup. His contributions came during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Although he did not steal any bases throughout his career, his focus remained on delivering solid at-bats and supporting his team with timely hits. Retiring in 2017, Sanchez left behind a legacy as a dependable player who made the most of his opportunities in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
347	783	60	186	38	0	21	120	0	34	207	0.238	0.273	0.367	0.639	-1809.2

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2011	SFG	NL	13	31	0	8	2	0	1	3	6	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	SFG	NL	74	218	22	61	15	3	34	5	52	0.280	.254 (+10%)	.318 (-7%)	.405 (-4%)	.724 (-5%)	-280.3
2013	SFG	NL	63	129	8	32	4	3	19	7	29	0.248	.253 (-2%)	.317 (-6%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-9%)	-198.5
2014	SFG	NL	66	163	8	32	8	3	28	8	55	0.196	.251 (-22%)	.313 (-24%)	.386 (-22%)	.700 (-23%)	-712.1
2015	SFG	NL	28	56	5	10	4	1	5	2	14	0.179	.254 (-30%)	.316 (-35%)	.404 (-25%)	.721 (-29%)	-285.9
2016	CHW	AL	2	7	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	SDP	NL	26	42	3	12	1	3	7	3	8	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	SDP	NL	75	137	14	30	4	8	25	5	41	0.219	.254 (-14%)	.324 (-25%)	.425 (-1%)	.750 (-11%)	-332.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
2012	NLCS	SFN	2	5	0	0	0	3	0.000
2012	NLDS2	SFN	1	2	1	1	2	1	0.500
2012	WS	SFN	1	4	0	0	0	3	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	3	27	3	1	2
C	200	150	1162	86	15	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	SFN	C	11	6	51	3	0	1
2012	SFN	C	56	48	350	26	7	4
2013	SFN	C	33	24	210	15	1	0
2014	SFN	1B	1	1	6	1	0	0
2014	SFN	C	45	33	261	28	3	1
2015	SFN	C	16	11	69	6	0	1
2016	CHA	C	2	2	16	0	0	0
2016	SDN	C	12	7	61	4	2	1
2017	SDN	1B	6	2	21	2	1	2
2017	SDN	C	25	19	144	4	2	3