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Freddy Sanchez Officially Retires

By Zachary Links | December 22, 2015 at 5:51pm CDT

Former National League batting champion Freddy Sanchez officially retired from baseball on Monday, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com writes.  Sanchez has been out of the game for a while but he was considering a comeback in recent years.  Today’s news is probably more of a formality than anything; Sanchez’s name, after all, has not popped up on this site since February of 2013.

“I’m so thankful for what baseball [has] given me,” Sanchez told Crasnick through his agents. “I appreciate the opportunity the Red Sox, Pirates, and Giants gave me.”

Sanchez last played in 2011 with the Giants and played a little bit in their minor league system in 2012.  Unfortunately, however, injuries to his shoulder and back ultimately led him to hang ’em up.  Now, Sanchez has decided to retire for good and move on to other pursuits.

Sanchez, 38, made three All-Star teams over the course of his career.  His crowning personal achievement came in 2006 with the Pirates when he hit .344 and narrowly edged out Marlins slugger Miguel Cabrera for the NL batting crown.  In 2010, Sanchez captured a World Series ring with the Giants.  In parts of 10 big league seasons, Sanchez slashed .297/.335/.413.  According to Baseball-Reference, Sanchez earned upwards of $32MM over the course of his career.

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  1. pustule bosey

    10 years ago

    I was at his last game, where he dislocated his shoulder – he was a good giant and will be missed – maybe we can see him around the park and clubhouse

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  2. g55s

    10 years ago

    Freddy was a huge part of the 2010 WS! Glad to have him as a Giant.

    Enjoy retirement Freddy!

    Reply
  3. TJECK109

    10 years ago

    I fondly remember the days of Jack Wilson and Sanchez up the middle for the Pirates. If I remember correctly he was acquired from the Red Sox in a deal for Jeff Suppan

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    • Michael Macaulay-Birks

      10 years ago

      That’s right and Suppan was injured almost immediately after that trade, for the season, only to leave that off-season for the Cardinals I think

      Reply
  4. woodhead1986

    10 years ago

    this guy was born with a club-foot, overcame and won a MLB batting title, that is freaking awesome!

    Reply
  5. Michael Macaulay-Birks

    10 years ago

    I stand corrected he was 3-4 with a mid 5.00 ERA

    Reply
  6. dstuart

    10 years ago

    Freddy Sanchez was my favorite for over 5 years. Glad he’s at peace with his decision. Still hope to meet him some day though!

    Reply
  7. markmc1235

    10 years ago

    Really good ball player. Enjoyed watching him play.

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  8. Bill Lloyd

    10 years ago

    Freddy was my favorite Pirate during his time with the team!

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  9. leefieux

    10 years ago

    I sure wish we had prime Freddy and Jack Flash Wilson. It was a shame to waste those row on those losing teams.

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    • leefieux

      10 years ago

      Those ‘two’ not ‘row’

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