Humberto Sánchez
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| New York Yankees — No. 77 | |
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| Born: May 28, 1983 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
Humberto Sánchez (born May 28, 1983 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a right-handed minor league starting pitcher in the New York Yankees minor league system. He is often referred to by his nickname Hummer. Sanchez throws a fastball in the low to mid 90s, as well as a low 90s slider, a curveball and a changeup.
[edit] Early life and career
Sanchez was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 9th round of the 2000 draft out of South Bronx High School in the Bronx, New York. However, Sanchez didn't sign, instead choosing to attend Rockland Community College. Following an excellent season in 2000, the Detroit Tigers decided to draft Sanchez in the 31st round in 2001.
[edit] Professional career
After posting an 8-1 record, and winning NJCAA Region II Pitcher of the Year in 2002, Sanchez signed for a bonus of $1 million, and began pitching in the Tigers minor league system in 2002. In 2003 he was named to the Midwest League’s mid-season all-star team. He was 3rd in the league and tied for 5th in the minors with 78 walks. In 2004, Sanchez was promoted to Double A Erie Seawolves. He was second in the Florida State League with 3 complete games. He was named the 5th best prospect in the Detroit organization following the season by Baseball America. He pitched for Mesa in the Arizona Fall League following the 2005 season, posting a 1-0 record and 2.15 ERA in 6 starts. He was named the 6th best prospect in the Detroit organization following the season by Baseball America.
In 2006, splitting his time between Double A and Triple A, he struck out 129 batters in 123 innings, while giving up only 97 hits. It was the third year in a row in which he struck out at least a batter an inning. He was the starting pitcher for the World Team at the All-Star Futures Game. He also earned International League Pitcher of the Week honors. By 2006, Sanchez had become recognized as one of the best pitching prospects in the game, and on November 10, 2006, the Tigers traded Sanchez, along with minor league pitchers, Anthony Claggett and Kevin Whelan to the New York Yankees for slugger Gary Sheffield.
He underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2007, sidelining him until the 2008 season.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
- No. 5 - MLN FAB50 Baseball 2006 - Minor League News
