Jonathan Sanchez
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Jonathan O. Sanchez
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 165 lb.
- School Ohio Dominican University
- Debut May 28, 2006
- Born November 19, 1982 in Mayaguez Puerto Rico
[edit] Biographical Information
Hard-throwing left-hander Jonathan Sanchez was hampered by control problems after reaching the majors with the San Francisco Giants early in 2006. He posted ERAs over 5.00 in both 2007 and 2008, the first year as a reliever, and the second as a full-time starter. His strikeout rate of 157 batters in 158 innings as a starter was excellent, but he would consistently walk a batter every two innings, creating trouble for himself.
Sanchez put it all together on July 10, 2009 when he threw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres, winning 8-0. Only an error by third baseman Juan Uribe prevented him from recording a perfect game.
