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Gaby Sanchez | First Baseman

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (29) / 9/2/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 216
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Gaby Sanchez launched a solo homer and had three RBI in Thursday's victory over the Phillies.
Sanchez tied things up in the sixth with a solo shot off of Cliff Lee, and he got to Lee again the next inning with an RBI single. The first baseman took Lee and Cole Hamels deep in the series win, and he now has a longball in each of his last three starts. He could continue to be a solid NL-only play. Apr 25 - 5:01 PM

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Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez doubled and launched a solo homer in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

He also drew a walk, reaching base in three of four trips to the plate against Cole Hamels. Sanchez continues to start at first base against southpaws and has homered in each of his last two starts. He's rosterable in NL-only formats.
Apr 23 - 10:03 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez hit a two-run homer Monday in the Pirates' 4-3 win over the Red Sox.

Sanchez has four homers and a couple of doubles in 32 at-bats this spring. The showing should guarantee that he gets to start at first base against left-handers once the season starts. If he keeps hitting, he could play against righties too, with Garrett Jones logging more outfield time at Travis Snider's expense.
Mar 18 - 5:28 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez popped a pair of solo homers against the Orioles on Friday.

While there was some speculation that Sanchez might be non-tendered, the Pirates opted to pay Sanchez $1.75 million to stick around as a first baseman against left-handers. An expanded role might come later if he produces.
Mar 1 - 5:05 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Pirates avoided arbitration with 1B Gaby Sanchez by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

He'll have a chance to earn more with incentives. Sanchez, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time, batted a disappointing .217/.279/.341 in 2012. He's expected to platoon at first base with Garrett Jones in 2013.
Jan 18 - 11:46 AM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

The Pirates are expected to tender Gaby Sanchez a contract prior to Friday's deadline.

Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review deduced as much after the team scheduled Sanchez for the club's Winter Caravan. Sanchez is a first-time arbitration-eligible player, so his salary shouldn't be too out of hand. The 29-year-old batted just .202/.250/.306 for the Marlins in 2012 before being dealt to Pittsburgh, where he posted a much more respectable .241/.323/.397 batting line. He should continue to platoon at first base with Garrett Jones.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 11:51:00 AM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez hit a solo homer on Saturday, accounting for all of the Pirates' offense in a loss to the Astros.

He launched the solo shot off Dallas Keuchel in the second inning. In 43 games since coming over in a trade from the Marlins, Sanchez is hitting .271 (26-for-96) with four homers and 11 RBI for the Pirates.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 10:03:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez belted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in a losing effort against the Reds on Tuesday night.

With Garrett Jones enjoying a strong offensive season, Sanchez’s at-bats have been sporadic over the past month or so. He hit for the pitcher’s spot in the seventh inning of this one, and made the most of his chance by hammering a Mike Leake offering over the wall in left field. Sanchez is now hitting .222 with six homers and 25 RBI on the year.
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 10:00:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez went 3-for-4 with an RBI single in Wednesday's win over the Astros.

All three of Sanchez's base hits were singles. The former Marlin has hit a bit better since arriving in the Steel City, batting .288 with two homers over 30 games after hitting just .202 with three dingers over 55 contests in Miami.
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 09:56:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez hit a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.

It was one of just two runs scored by the Pirates, as they were swept in the three-game series. Sanchez is batting .277 with one homer over 47 at-bats since arriving in Pittsburgh.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 09:17:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Pirates acquired 1B Gaby Sanchez from the Marlins for OF Gorkys Hernandez, RHP Kyle Kaminska and a 2013 competitive balance pick.

Sanchez was an All-Star for the Marlins last season, but he's hitting just .202/.250/.306 with two homers and a .556 OPS in 196 plate appearances at the major league level this season and has already been demoted twice. It's worth a shot to see if he turns things around, but there isn't much reason for optimism.
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM reports that the Pirates have acquired first baseman Gaby Sanchez from the Marlins.

This confirms a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, who mentioned that the Marlins will get Gorkys Hernandez and a competitive-balance pick in return. Sanchez is hitting .202/.250/.306 with two homers and a .556 OPS in 196 plate appearances in the majors this season, but the Pirates are hoping they can catch lightning in a bottle down the stretch.
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Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 03:06:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Marlins optioned 1B Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans.

Sanchez belted a game-tying homer in the ninth off Milwaukee's John Axford in Wednesday's win, but with Carlos Lee added to the roster, he's no longer needed. The 28-year-old is batting just .202 with three homers in the big leagues this season.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 08:02:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Gaby Sanchez went 2-for-3 and hit a game-tying homer in the ninth off Milwaukee's John Axford on Wednesday.

Nice timing, Gaby. If Sanchez could have done this last week, the Marlins might not have traded for Carlos Lee today. As is, sending Sanchez down to the minors to make room for Lee on the roster seems like an obvious move. He's batting .202, and today's homer was just his third of the season.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 07:48:00 PM
Gaby Sanchez - 1B - Pirates

Marlins recalled 1B Gaby Sanchez from Triple-A New Orleans.

He's in the lineup Sunday, batting sixth and playing first base. Sanchez was sent down last month after batting just .197/.244/.295 with one homer over 131 plate appearances, but he'll get another shot after sporting a .310/.494/.483 batting line with three longballs in 19 games for New Orleans. He figures to see the majority of starts at first base and can be re-inserted into NL-only lineups.
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 09:41:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes