Ali Sánchez
Ali Sánchez | |
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![]() Sánchez with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2022 | |
Miami Marlins – No. 47 | |
Catcher | |
Born: Carora, Venezuela | January 20, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 10, 2020, for the New York Mets | |
MLB statistics (through August 11, 2024) | |
Batting average | .167 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 2 |
Teams | |
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Ali Miguel Sánchez (born January 20, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals.
Career
[edit]New York Mets
[edit]On July 2, 2013, Sánchez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent.[1]
In 2014, Sánchez spent the season with the DSL Mets, hitting .303/.406/.394/.800 with three home runs and 24 runs batted in (RBIs). In 2015, Sánchez split the season between the Gulf Coast Mets and the Kingsport Mets, hitting .272/.330/.306/.636 with 20 RBIs. In 2016, Sánchez spent the season with the Brooklyn Cyclones, hitting .216/.260/.275/.535 with 11 RBIs. In 2017, Sánchez played for the Columbia Fireflies, hitting .231/.288/.264/.552 with one home run and 15 RBIs.
In 2018, Sánchez split the season between Columbia and the St. Lucie Mets, combining to hit .265/.294/.387/.681 with six home runs and 38 RBIs. Following the 2018 season, Sánchez played for the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League.[2] In 2019, Sánchez split the season between the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the Syracuse Mets, hitting a combined .261/.326/.322/.648 with one home run and three RBIs.[3][4] Following the 2019 season, Sánchez was added to the Mets 40–man roster.[5]
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On August 10, 2020, Sánchez made his MLB debut for the Mets.[6] On February 10, 2021, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Mets after the team traded for minor league outfielder Khalil Lee.[7]
St. Louis Cardinals
[edit]On February 12, 2021, the Mets traded Sánchez to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations.[8] He was recalled from the Cardinals' alternate training site on April 27, 2021.[9] Sánchez had four at-bats with St. Louis in 2021, going 2-for-4.
Sánchez began the 2022 season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. On June 15, 2022, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Cardinals.[10]
Detroit Tigers
[edit]On June 18, 2022, the Detroit Tigers claimed Sánchez off of waivers from St. Louis and optioned him to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[11] In 44 games for Toledo, he batted .268/.369/.373 with 2 home runs and 21 RBI. On October 14, Sánchez was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Michael Papierski.[12]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On October 18, 2022, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On December 2, 2022, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[13] He was designated for assignment on December 23. On January 5, 2023, Sánchez was sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces.[14] In 67 games for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he batted .311/.375/.492 with career–highs in home runs (11) and RBI (43). Sánchez elected free agency following the season on November 6.[15]
Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)
[edit]On December 1, 2023, Sánchez signed a one-year, major league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[16] On March 28, 2024, he was designated for assignment following multiple roster moves.[17] Sánchez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on March 31. However, he rejected the assignment and subsequently elected free agency.[18]
Chicago Cubs
[edit]On April 5, 2024, Sánchez signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[19] In 41 games for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, Sánchez hit .240/.338/.388 with three home runs and 21 RBI.
Miami Marlins
[edit]On June 19, 2024, Sánchez was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.[20] Two days later, the Marlins selected him to the major league roster.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Toby Hyde (July 2, 2013). "July 2 Signings: Yeffry De Aza, Luis Silva and Ali Sanchez". SNY. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Tim Healey (August 30, 2018). "Andres Gimenez, Peter Alonso will play in Arizona Fall League". Newsday. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Tim Britton (November 19, 2019). "Which prospects should the Mets protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft?". The Athletic. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Lindsay Kramer (July 31, 2019). "New catcher takes charge as Syracuse Mets rally for win". The Post-Standard. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Danny Abriano (November 20, 2019). "Mets add four prospects to 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5 Draft". SportsNet New York. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "Con Alí Sánchez van 44 criollos que juegan en la MLB antes que en la LVBP". August 11, 2020.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (February 10, 2021). "Mets Designate Ali Sanchez". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steve (February 12, 2021). "Mets Trade Ali Sanchez To Cardinals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Cardinals put Yadier Molina on injured list; catcher Ali Sánchez recalled from alternate training site". Boxscore World Sportswire. April 27, 2021.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (June 15, 2022). "Cardinals Activate Jack Flaherty, Designate Ali Sanchez". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "Tigers claim catcher off waivers from Cardinals". June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Tigers' Ali Sanchez: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. October 14, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Claim Ali Sánchez". MLBTradeRumors. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Outrights: William Woods, Ali Sanchez, Taylor Widener, Jake Reed". yardbarker.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates sign catcher Sánchez to 1-year deal". December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jackson Wolf, Ali Sánchez For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Pirates Outright Canaan Smith-Njigba; Ali Sanchez Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Marlins Acquire Ali Sanchez From Cubs". mlbtraderumors.com. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies players
- Brooklyn Cyclones players
- Cardenales de Lara players
- Columbia Fireflies players
- Dominican Summer League Mets players
- Gulf Coast Mets players
- Iowa Cubs players
- Kingsport Mets players
- Major League Baseball catchers
- Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
- Memphis Redbirds players
- Miami Marlins players
- New York Mets players
- People from Lara (state)
- Reno Aces players
- Scottsdale Scorpions players
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- St. Lucie Mets players
- Syracuse Mets players
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States