Mario Sánchez (born October 31, 1994) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers.
| Mario Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| Uni-President Lions – No. 21 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 31, 1994 Maracaibo, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| CPBL: April 30, 2023, for the Uni-President Lions | |
| KBO: July 9, 2023, for the Kia Tigers | |
| CPBL statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 22-6 |
| Earned run average | 2.19 |
| Strikeouts | 209 |
| KBO statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–4 |
| Earned run average | 5.94 |
| Strikeouts | 59 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editWashington Nationals
editOn July 26, 2012, Sanchez signed with the Washington Nationals as a free agent, at the age of 17.[1] He spent his first two professional seasons with the rookie–level Dominican Summer League Nationals, accumulating a 3.00 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 26 total games.[2]
In 2014, Sanchez pitched in 18 games for the Low–A Auburn Doubledays, recording a 4.11 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 3 saves across 35.0 innings of work.[3] He spent the 2015 season with the Single–A Hagerstown Suns, pitching to a 7–5 record and 4.86 ERA with 70 strikeouts and 2 saves in 90+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4] In 2016, Sanchez made 32 appearances for the High–A Potomac Nationals, registering a 5–0 record and 3.46 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 78.0 innings of work.[5]
Philadelphia Phillies
editOn December 12, 2016, the Nationals traded Sanchez to the Philadelphia Phillies as the player to be named later in their earlier trade for Jimmy Cordero on November 22.[6] In 2017, he made 19 appearances for the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils, working to a 2.88 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 56+1⁄3 innings pitched.[7] On July 1, 2017, Sanchez underwent Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the remainder of the season. He made only seven appearances for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Phillies the following season as he rehabilitated from surgery.[8] Sanchez elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[9]
Washington Nationals (second stint)
editOn April 2, 2019, Sanchez signed a minor league contract to return to the Washington Nationals organization. He split the season between the Double–A Harrisburg Senators and Triple–A Fresno Grizzlies. In 27 combined games (22 starts), he accumulated a 10–7 record and 3.82 ERA with 118 strikeouts across 127+1⁄3 innings pitched.[10]
Sanchez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] He spent majority of the 2021 season with Double–A Harrisburg, also appearing in two games for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings. In 22 games (18 starts) for Harrisburg, he posted a 4–8 record and 3.98 ERA with 107 strikeouts across 106+1⁄3 innings of work.[12] Sanchez elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[13]
Minnesota Twins
editOn January 4, 2022, Sanchez signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. In 28 games for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he registered a 6–4 record and 4.24 ERA with 70 strikeouts across 91+1⁄3 innings pitched. Sanchez elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[14]
Uni-President Lions
editOn January 31, 2023, Sanchez signed with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[15] He helped the Lions win the half-season championship as he led the CPBL with a 1.44 earned run average and was named the league's most valuable player for June.[16] In 10 games (9 starts), he pitched to an 8–1 record and 1.44 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 62+2⁄3 innings.[17]
Kia Tigers
editOn July 4, 2023, Sanchez's contract was purchased for $280,000 by the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[18] In 12 games (11 starts) for Kia, he recorded a 5.94 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 63+2⁄3 innings pitched. Sanchez became a free agent following the 2023 season.
Uni-President Lions (second stint)
editOn December 27, 2023, Sanchez signed a contract to return to the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Phillies Acquire Nationals Prospect Mario Sanchez". thatballsouttahere.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Mario Sanchez Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Mario Sanchez - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Mario Sanchez Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Phils receive Sanchez to complete trade with Nats". mlb.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "MLB News, Scores, Standings & Stats". Archived from the original on 2018-08-01.
- ^ "Mario Sanchez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Phillies Minor League Free Agent Preview". philliesminorthoughts.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Mario Sanchez - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Mario Sanchez Pitching Statistics". minorleaguesplits.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Sign Mario Sanchez". cpblstats.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Uni-Lions clinch 2023 CPBL first half season title - Focus Taiwan". 30 June 2023.
- ^ "(LEAD) Kia Tigers sign new pitcher Mario Sanchez, reacquire Thomas Pannone". 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Kia Tigers sign new pitcher Mario Sanchez". 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Re-Sign Brock Dykxhoorn, Mario Sanchez for 2024 Season". cpblstats.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)