Rey Francisco (Guadalupe) Sanchez

Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: October 5, 1967 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
High School: Live Oak HS (Morgan Hill, CA)
Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 13th round of the 1986 amateur draft.
Signed June 22, 1986. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 8, 1991 (Age 23)   vs. SFG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Cubs/Royals/Giants/RedSox/DevilRays/... 1991-2005
Agents: Scott Boras [*]
Final Game: June 8, 2005 (Age 37)   vs. MIL 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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