#11 Hector Sanchez. B-S, T-R. BD: 11-17-1989. 6'0", 185 lbs.
2009 Stats: AZL(Rookie): .299/.403/.410.
Hector Sanchez quietly caught the attention of Giants prospect watchers the past two seasons while playing in the Dominican Summer League by hitting for average, putting up great OBP's and showing a bit of pop in his bat. He didn't show much power in Arizona, but the .403 OBP against a .299 BA really stands out. He has been listed as a catcher, but seemed to also play some first base. Big difference there! You have to have a great bat to play first base in the majors(unless, of course, you play for the Giants). Then came this quote in the scouting report for his #15 ranking among AZL prospects by BA: "Sanchez's strength is his defense." Hello Hector Sanchez! He led the AZL in CS% at 45. He "blocks balls well and has made strides in game callling." So there it is, a switch-hitting catcher with great plate discipline who projects to have some power? I'll take two please! I would think that Sanchez will be the starting catcher for low A Augusta this year, and I can hardly wait!
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One of my favorite prospects in the system and am really looking forward to seeing how he does in full season A ball. Hopefully he can keep the OBP up.
ReplyDeleteThis is actually my favorite prospect in the entire minors, because he could be ready in 3-4 years and allow us to move Posey from behind the dish and to either 2nd, 3rd, or CF and have him bat leadoff which is where he seems to profile the best. I'll certainly be keeping my eye on his progress.
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