Gary Sanchez
31-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.217
HR
19
RBI
47
R
33
SB
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The veteran backstop didn't have a home to begin 2023, but he joined the Mets in May and moved on to the Padres after appearing in just eight games for New York. Sanchez clubbed 19 homers in 75 games overall and had a .780 OPS, which was his best mark since 2019. He hit just .217 but had a 15.4 percent barrel rate and 23.2 percent HR/FB. He missed the final month of the season with a fractured wrist but should be healthy for spring training. Now with the Brewers on a one-year deal, Sanchez is not going to take the reins as the starter behind the plate over William Contreras. However, Sanchez could end up seeing a fair amount of run at designated hitter in Milwaukee. He can provide enough pop to be useful in two-catcher leagues, even while in a timeshare. Read Past Outlooks
Making Cactus debut
Sanchez (hand) is in the lineup for Milwaukee's Cactus League game against Seattle on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Sanchez has spent the first portion of spring training recovering from a right hand injury he suffered during the offseason. He logged three hits over six at-bats while hitting on the back fields Wednesday and will make his spring debut as the Brewers' designated hitter -- a role Sanchez is expected to fill often in the regular season.
Sanchez has spent the first portion of spring training recovering from a right hand injury he suffered during the offseason. He logged three hits over six at-bats while hitting on the back fields Wednesday and will make his spring debut as the Brewers' designated hitter -- a role Sanchez is expected to fill often in the regular season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+43%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .770 | 335 | 20 | 51 | .215 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .691 | 843 | 38 | 111 | .204 | ||||
2023vs Left | .984 | 79 | 9 | 19 | .267 | ||||
2023vs Right | .688 | 188 | 10 | 28 | .194 | ||||
2022vs Left | .554 | 126 | 3 | 13 | .165 | ||||
2022vs Right | .697 | 345 | 13 | 48 | .219 | ||||
2021vs Left | .835 | 130 | 8 | 19 | .230 | ||||
2021vs Right | .686 | 310 | 15 | 35 | .193 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+3%
OPS at Home
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+1%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .724 | 571 | 29 | 75 | .205 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .703 | 607 | 29 | 87 | .209 | ||||
2023Home | .785 | 140 | 9 | 23 | .210 | ||||
2023Away | .775 | 127 | 10 | 24 | .224 | ||||
2022Home | .577 | 220 | 5 | 21 | .186 | ||||
2022Away | .731 | 251 | 11 | 40 | .222 | ||||
2021Home | .839 | 211 | 15 | 31 | .223 | ||||
2021Away | .629 | 229 | 8 | 23 | .186 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Gary Sanchez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.31BB Rate
7.9%K Rate
25.1%BABIP
.212ISO
.275AVG
.217OBP
.288SLG
.492OPS
.780wOBA
.337Exit Velocity
90.1 mphHard Hit Rate
40.6%Barrels/PA
10.1%Expected BA
.231Expected SLG
.496Sprint Speed
20.1 ft/secGround Ball %
39.4%Line Drive %
13.7%Fly Ball %
46.9%Advanced Batting Stats
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Sanchez offers power from the catcher position, solid defense and durability. He struggles to make contact making his batting average a liability for fantasy purposes. Sanchez was traded to Minnesota before the start of last season and the change in parks didn't impact his power as he was 92nd percentile in hard-hit rate and 97th percent in max exit velocity, per Baseball Savant. He hit more ground balls (43.8%) which likely contributed to a career low .172 ISO. He may have worn down in the second half with the Twins needing him to play more due to injuries ( .187/.289/.331). Sanchez is durable as he's just one of five catchers with over 1,500 plate appearances since 2019. At age 31, he's unlikely to reach 30 homers again or hit above .250, but he offers power and decent counting stats from the catcher position which can often offset the batting average risk.
More Fantasy News
Ahead of schedule
Sanchez (hand) took six at-bats on the back fields Wednesday and could make his Cactus League debut before his initial March 14 estimate, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Targeting March 14 Cactus debut
Sanchez (hand) could make his Cactus League debut March 14 against the Mariners, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Taking BP on Wednesday
Sanchez (hand) will take batting practice Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Hand issue stalled deal
Sanchez suffered a hand injury during a workout several weeks ago, which was the reason for the hold up with his contract, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Not ready for games yet
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Thursday that Sanchez (wrist) has been cleared for baseball activities but will need time to ramp up before playing in games, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
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