Cristopher Sánchez: Shining in the National League and Aiming for the Cy Young
Dominican left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sánchez, a native of La Romana, is having an exceptional season in the Major Leagues, establishing himself as a prominent figure and generating expectations around the coveted Cy Young Award of the National League.
Sánchez, representing the Philadelphia Phillies, exhibits an impressive 8-2 record, with a notable 2.50 ERA. His statistics position him among the top ten starting pitchers in the league in various key metrics.
- FIP (2.75)
- fWAR of 3.2, the fourth highest among National League pitchers
Sánchez’s changeup has become a lethal weapon, restricting hitters to a mere .146 average, with an astonishing strikeout rate of 46.2%. His sinker, on the other hand, generates a ground ball rate that sits in the 96th percentile, demonstrating his dominance.
Despite not being selected for the All-Star Game, the pitcher has experienced a remarkable rise since June, recording an ERA of 1.63 in eight consecutive starts, all of at least six innings and allowing two runs or fewer, the longest streak of its kind in the MLB season.
In his most recent performance, on July 13 against the San Diego Padres, he pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing one run, six hits, striking out six and giving up three walks, which lowered his ERA to 2.50.
In his fifth season in the majors, all with the Phillies, Cristopher Sánchez is solidifying himself as a key part of the rotation and a pleasant surprise in the National League. If he maintains this level of performance, his name could be among the finalists for the Cy Young.
