Rey Sanchez, baseball player, 1991-2005

Rey Sanchez

Born: 10/5/1967 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-09-08 | Final Game: 2005-06-08

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

Full name: Rey Francisco Sanchez

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Biography

Rey Sanchez, born in 1967, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1991 to 2005. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, Sanchez played in 1,490 games across various positions, primarily as a shortstop and second baseman. He finished his career with 1,317 hits, boasting a respectable batting average of .272. Over his tenure, he contributed 15 home runs and 389 RBIs, alongside 55 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Sanchez played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the shift from the less offensive-minded game of the early 1990s to the power-hitting eras that followed. His consistent performance and reliability earned him a reputation as a steady presence in the lineup, valued by multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and New York Mets. After retiring in 2005, Sanchez left behind a legacy characterized by hard work and determination, reflecting the spirit of a player who made his mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1490 4850 549 1317 193 32 15 389 55 229 508 0.272 0.308 0.334 0.642 -14486.9

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1991 CHC NL 13 23 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1992 CHC NL 74 255 24 64 14 3 1 19 2 10 17 0.251 .255 (-2%) .322 (-12%) .377 (-10%) .699 (-10%) -536.4
1993 CHC NL 105 344 35 97 11 2 0 28 1 15 22 0.282 .265 (+6%) .332 (-5%) .403 (-19%) .735 (-13%) -835.1
1994 CHC NL 96 291 26 83 13 1 0 24 2 20 29 0.285 .269 (+6%) .338 (+2%) .424 (-21%) .763 (-11%) -520.5
1995 CHC NL 114 428 57 119 22 2 3 27 6 14 48 0.278 .266 (+4%) .337 (-11%) .417 (-14%) .755 (-12%) -1140.4
1996 CHC NL 95 289 28 61 9 0 1 12 7 22 42 0.211 .269 (-22%) .340 (-20%) .426 (-41%) .767 (-32%) -1777.8
1997 CHC NL 97 205 14 51 9 0 1 12 4 11 26 0.249 .266 (-7%) .336 (-15%) .419 (-27%) .756 (-21%) -847.4
1997 NYY AL 38 138 21 43 12 0 1 15 0 5 21 0.312 .266 (+17%) .336 (avg) .419 (avg) .756 (avg) -847.4
1998 SFG NL 109 316 44 90 14 2 2 30 0 16 47 0.285 .266 (+7%) .335 (-3%) .420 (-14%) .755 (-9%) -568.7
1999 KCR AL 134 479 66 141 18 6 2 56 11 22 48 0.294 .271 (+9%) .344 (-5%) .433 (-15%) .778 (-10%) -1072.4
2000 KCR AL 143 509 68 139 18 2 1 38 7 28 55 0.273 .270 (+1%) .344 (-9%) .437 (-26%) .782 (-19%) -2001.7
2001 KCR AL 100 390 46 118 14 5 0 28 9 11 34 0.303 .263 (+15%) .332 (-3%) .426 (-15%) .758 (-10%) -779.1
2001 ATL NL 49 154 10 35 4 1 0 9 2 4 15 0.227 .263 (-14%) .332 (-26%) .426 (-38%) .758 (-33%) -779.1
2002 BOS AL 107 357 46 102 12 3 1 38 2 17 31 0.286 .261 (+9%) .331 (-4%) .416 (-17%) .747 (-11%) -830.8
2003 NYN NL 56 174 11 36 3 1 0 12 1 8 18 0.207 .264 (-22%) .332 (-28%) .422 (-44%) .754 (-37%) -1172.2
2003 SEA AL 46 170 22 50 5 1 0 11 1 8 21 0.294 .264 (+11%) .332 (-1%) .422 (-21%) .754 (-12%) -1172.2
2004 TBR AL 91 285 23 70 14 3 2 26 0 12 28 0.246 .266 (-8%) .335 (-16%) .427 (-21%) .762 (-19%) -1119.6
2005 NYY AL 23 43 7 12 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.279 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 41 3 10 3 0 0 2 1 8 0.244

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 NLCS ATL 5 17 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 4 0.294
2001 NLDS1 ATL 3 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.222
1997 ALDS1 NYA 5 15 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 480 424 801 1320 27 268
3B 19 8 6 32 2 2
SS 984 851 1496 2865 83 651

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CHN 2B 2 1 1 8 0 0
1991 CHN SS 10 7 10 17 0 1
1992 CHN 2B 4 2 5 4 0 0
1992 CHN SS 68 67 143 198 9 52
1993 CHN SS 98 82 158 316 15 60
1994 CHN 2B 50 47 109 164 2 26
1994 CHN 3B 17 8 6 32 2 2
1994 CHN SS 30 17 37 82 5 24
1995 CHN 2B 111 101 194 342 7 58
1995 CHN SS 4 2 1 9 0 2
1996 CHN SS 92 90 151 307 11 55
1997 CHN 2B 32 28 51 72 1 16
1997 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1997 CHN SS 63 24 49 85 5 12
1997 NYA 2B 37 36 63 101 4 21
1997 NYA SS 6 1 3 9 0 1
1998 SFN 2B 36 19 36 76 1 18
1998 SFN SS 76 52 106 185 7 33
1999 KCA SS 134 131 242 452 13 111
2000 KCA SS 143 140 224 446 4 106
2001 KCA SS 100 97 155 333 3 99
2001 ATL SS 48 45 62 146 3 31
2002 BOS 2B 100 97 151 272 4 61
2002 BOS SS 10 7 9 26 1 3
2003 NYN 2B 12 6 16 23 2 8
2003 NYN SS 42 40 57 116 2 23
2003 SEA SS 46 44 77 109 4 33
2004 TBA 2B 87 80 157 234 5 55
2004 TBA SS 4 2 5 15 0 1
2005 NYA 2B 9 7 18 24 1 5
2005 NYA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2005 NYA SS 10 3 7 14 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 480
Third Base 19
Shortstop 983
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 NYA AL $600,000
2004 TBA AL $1,000,000
2003 NYN NL $1,300,000
2002 BOS AL $700,000
2001 KCA AL $2,300,000
2000 KCA AL $2,300,000
1999 KCA AL $1,200,000
1998 SFN NL $500,000
1997 CHN NL $1,287,500
1996 CHN NL $1,200,000
1995 CHN NL $675,000
1994 CHN NL $225,000
1993 CHN NL $180,000
Total Career Earnings $13,467,500