VICTOR SANCHEZ

10/25/86; NDFA '05; Venezuela
L/L; 5-10, 160

Level
BA
OBP
SA
AB
2B
3B
HR
BB
K
SB
CS
2005 VSL
.314
 
.333
51
1
0
0
30
39
8
 
2006 VSL
.305
.391
.326
95
2
0
0
13
17
5
4
2007 VSL
.325
.418
.408
157
7
3
0
23
23
21
11
2008 R
.284
.376
.343
102
2
2
0
13
14
8
7

Sanchez follows the standard pattern for the Pirates' Latin American prospects of spending two or three years in the VSL or DSL and reaching the GCL only after they're old for the level.  Sanchez at least began showing a little gap power for the first time in 2007.  He made the GCL roster for 2008 and had a good year, getting on base a lot and showing very good plate discipline.  Of course, he also possesses the two standard drawbacks for the Pirates' Latin American hitting prospects:  aside from being too old for the GCL, he also showed no power.  His base stealing skills could use work, too.  He batted .311 against RHPs and .214 against LHPs.  With the GCL roster loaded with centerfielders, he spent more time in right than center.  Sanchez could be at Bradenton or State College in 2009.

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