FACTS/FLUKES: G. Sanchez, Kepler, Hamels, Haniger, K. Gibson

G. Sanchez more risk or reward?...Widely regarded as the top offensive catcher in baseball, Gary Sánchez (C, NYY) is being selected in the second round (ADP: 19) of 2018 drafts, despite the fact that he has yet to reach the $20 earnings plateau in his young career. Let's take a look under the hood to see if the indicators are pointing towards a $30 breakout, or if his owners are likely to take a loss on their investment. 

Year   AB  HR   BA  xBA  h%  HctX  bb%  ct%  GB/LD/FB   PX  xPX  hr/f
====  ===  ==  ===  ===  ==  ====  ===  ===  ========  ===  ===  ====
2014* 429  12  245  ---  29  ----    8   76  47/17/36   90  ---   11%
2015^ 367  18  255  ---  29  ----    7   76  38/22/40  135  ---   16%
2016  201  20  299  304  32   122   10...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Facts & Flukes

What happened to George Kirby? We examine the skills and metrics for Kirby, George Springer, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Torkelson, and Bailey Ober.
Feb 3 2026 3:06am
Is Acuña Jr. still worthy of a first round pick? Plus, Spencer Strider, Matt McLain, Graham Ashcraft, and Victor Scott II.
Feb 2 2026 3:02am
Jackson Merrill warmed up in September. Also: David Peterson, Seiya Suzuki, Abner Uribe, Otto Lopez.
Jan 28 2026 3:05am
Cole Ragans had a small sample and inflated ERA in 2025, but his skills were top notch. Plus Gavin Williams, Lawrence Butler, Luke Keaschall, and Bo Naylor.
Jan 27 2026 3:05am
A May quad injury cost Alex Bregman seven weeks and seemed to hamper his second half performance—could he be a rebound candidate in 2026? Plus, Drake Baldwin, Tyler Mahle, Mark Vientos, and Braxton Ashcraft.
Jan 21 2026 3:03am

Tools