The Book on Gaby Sanchez

Prospect Info

Gaby Sanchez
Born 9/2/1983
C, FLA

An all-conference catcher at the University of Miami, Sanchez was drafted in the fourth round of the 2005 draft by the Marlins. In his first pro season, Sanchez led the New-York Penn League with a .355 average. The next year, Sanchez hit .317 in his first full-seasonand posted a 55-game OPS of 1.050. He finished with a .288 average, 15 HR and 50 RBIs in 74 games. At high-A Jupiter in 2007, Gaby slammed 9 home runs while maintaining a solid .279 average.

Having blown past all levels of play, he's now on the fast-track in youth-oriented Florida system. Sanchez may be moved to 1B if the Marlins feel comfortable with their other options behind the plate. And since his real strengths lie as a hitter, that might be best for his own development too.

So whether he catches or not, he's a hitter, and a hitter who hits for high average, for power, and to all fields. That means the Marlins will find somewhere for him to play, sooner rather than later.

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