Aníbal
Sánchez
P · WSH · Very poor
- PAL
- 6
- WAR
- -0.2
- ERA
- 4.28
2022№ 161 / 171
Aníbal Sánchez
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 94 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 25, 2006
- Born
- February 27, 1984 (42)
- Birthplace
- Maracay, VEN
- Nickname
- Alejo
Career history
- Washington Nationals · 2019 – 2022 (3 seasons)
- Atlanta Braves · 2018 (1 season)
- Detroit Tigers · 2012 – 2017 (6 seasons)
- Miami Marlins · 2006 – 2012 (7 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Washington Nationals | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4.28 | 69.1 | 48 | 1.27 |
| 2020 | Washington Nationals | 11 | 4 | 5 | 6.62 | 53.0 | 43 | 1.66 |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | 30 | 11 | 8 | 3.85 | 166.0 | 134 | 1.27 |
| 2018 | Atlanta Braves | 25 | 7 | 6 | 2.83 | 136.2 | 135 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | Detroit Tigers | 28 | 3 | 7 | 6.41 | 105.1 | 104 | 1.59 |
| 2016 | Detroit Tigers | 35 | 7 | 13 | 5.87 | 153.1 | 135 | 1.46 |
| 2015 | Detroit Tigers | 25 | 10 | 10 | 4.99 | 157.0 | 138 | 1.28 |
| 2014 | Detroit Tigers | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3.43 | 126.0 | 102 | 1.10 |
| 2013 | Detroit Tigers | 29 | 14 | 8 | 2.57 | 182.0 | 202 | 1.15 |
| 2012 | 31 | 9 | 13 | 3.86 | 195.2 | 167 | 1.27 | |
| 2012 | Detroit Tigers | 12 | 4 | 6 | 3.74 | 74.2 | 57 | 1.29 |
| 2012 | Miami Marlins | 19 | 5 | 7 | 3.94 | 121.0 | 110 | 1.26 |
| 2011 | Miami Marlins | 32 | 8 | 9 | 3.67 | 196.1 | 202 | 1.28 |
| 2010 | Miami Marlins | 32 | 13 | 12 | 3.55 | 195.0 | 157 | 1.34 |
| 2009 | Miami Marlins | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3.87 | 86.0 | 71 | 1.51 |
| 2008 | Miami Marlins | 10 | 2 | 5 | 5.57 | 51.2 | 50 | 1.57 |
| 2007 | Miami Marlins | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4.80 | 30.0 | 14 | 2.07 |
| 2006 | Miami Marlins | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2.83 | 114.1 | 72 | 1.19 |
| Career totals | 364 | 116 | 119 | 4.06 | 2017.2 | 1774 | 1.31 | |
Aníbal Sánchez: our analysis
2022 season: 14 G, 69.3 IP, 4 W, 6 L, 48 SO, 1.27 WHIP. WAR -0.2 (161st of 171) · PAL 6, very poor.
In 2022, Aníbal Sánchez, 42, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.2 ranks 161st among 171 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, workload (3, among the weakest in the league) and command (7, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2022 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.28
FIP
5.77
xFIP
5.27
ERA-
107
WHIP
1.27
K%
16.4 %
BB%
11.3 %
Strikeouts
48
Innings
69.3
Wins
4
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.2
80% of cases: -1.5 to 1.4
Strikeouts
45
2022 WAR
-0.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2022-0.2 WAR · -0.5 per full season
Outlook, age included
-30 · 38 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
57
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 60
- STF
- Stuff
- 60
- CTL
- Control
- 58
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 75
- STA
- Stamina
- 53
- DUR
- Durability
- 49
- EX
- Experience
- 98
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 5.77 · RA9-WAR: 0.9
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
89.8 mi/h
7th percentile
K%
16.4 %
15th percentile
BB%
11.3 %
4th percentile
xERA
4.55
29th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.332
29th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.7 %
47th percentile
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs PHI | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4.28 |
| Sep 25 | @ MIA | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4.06 |
| Sep 18 | vs MIA | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4.40 |
| Sep 11 | @ PHI | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4.56 |
| Sep 5 | @ STL | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4.56 |
| Aug 31 | vs ATH | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5.05 |
| Aug 24 | @ SEA | 4.1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.72 |
| Aug 18 | @ SD | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6.43 |
| Aug 13 | vs SD | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7.20 |
| Aug 8 | @ CHC | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7.56 |
Aníbal Sánchez: frequently asked questions
What is Aníbal Sánchez's record in 2022?
Aníbal Sánchez is 4-6 in 2022, with a 4.28 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 69.3 innings.
How old is Aníbal Sánchez?
Aníbal Sánchez is 42 years old: he was born on February 27, 1984.
How tall is Aníbal Sánchez, and how much does he weigh?
Aníbal Sánchez is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Aníbal Sánchez from?
Aníbal Sánchez was born in Maracay, VEN.
What team does Aníbal Sánchez play for?
Aníbal Sánchez plays for the Washington Nationals in the MLB, at P.
How good is Aníbal Sánchez?
Aníbal Sánchez produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 161st of 171 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Aníbal Sánchez a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 161st of 171 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Aníbal Sánchez's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.2 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
