Sixto Sanchez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
In 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies were scouting a Cuban catcher when they spotted Sánchez throwing batting practice. As an international free agent, he signed with the Phillies in February 2015 for a $35,000 signing bonus.
During the Dominican Summer League Phillies’ season, he made his professional pitching debut. A 4.56 ERA accompanied his 1-2 record and a 1–2 record in losses.
Rookie Gulf Coast Phillies were where he made his debut as a pitcher in 2016. A 5.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 0.50 earned run average put him in 4th place in the Gulf Coast League with 5 victories.
His fastball clocked in at 97-98 mph when he was just 17. Baseball America’s Rookie All-Star and the Gulf Coast League’s Post-Season All-Star voted on him. According to Baseball America, he is the 80th best prospect in the game.
Sixto Sánchez Contract
The contract of Sixto Sanchez, formerly held by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, was acquired by the Miami Marlins.
Sixto Sánchez Salary
Sixto Sanchez takes home an annual average salary of $700,000 as a professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins
Sixto Sánchez Net Worth
Sixto Sanchez has an estimated net worth of $1 million.