Tony Sanchez, baseball player, 2013-2017

Tony Sanchez

Born: 5/20/1988 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-23 | Final Game: 2017-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jorge Anthony Sanchez

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Biography

Tony Sanchez, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017. Primarily serving as a position player, he played a total of 52 games during his career, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .257. Sanchez recorded 37 hits, including 4 home runs, and accumulated 18 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not being known for his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Sanchez contributed to his teams with his offensive capabilities during a time when power hitting was becoming increasingly valued in the game. Sanchez's career coincided with a dynamic era in baseball characterized by significant shifts in player performance and team strategies. While his time in the spotlight may have been brief, his contributions as a solid role player provided depth to the rosters he was part of. Retiring in 2017, Sanchez left behind a legacy that reflects the journey of many players who strive to make their impact in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 144 14 37 5 0 4 18 0 7 46 0.257 0.301 0.375 0.676 -122.3

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

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
2013 PIT NL 22 60 9 14 4 0 2 5 0 3 14 0.233 .253 (-8%) .317 (-9%) .396 (+1%) .714 (-4%) -49.6
2014 PIT NL 26 75 3 20 1 0 2 13 0 3 28 0.267 .251 (+6%) .313 (-4%) .386 (-7%) .700 (-6%) -72.7
2015 PIT NL 3 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 38 33 249 20 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 PIT C 16 12 98 7 0 0
2014 PIT C 20 19 135 10 5 0
2015 PIT C 2 2 16 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 38
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 PIT NL $518,000
2014 PIT NL $507,000
Total Career Earnings $1,025,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Boston College Chestnut Hill MA 2007, 2008, 2009