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Atlanta Braves Top 100 Prospects – #38 Ricardo Sanchez Scouting Report

By Benjamin Chase

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Mar 12, 2014; Jupiter, FL, USA; A detail shot of Miami Marlins bench coach Rob Leary catchers glove prior to a game against the Atlanta Braves at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2014; Jupiter, FL, USA; A detail shot of Miami Marlins bench coach Rob Leary catchers glove prior to a game against the Atlanta Braves at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Braves Left Hander Ricardo Sanchez

Who Is He?

Sanchez was signed by the Angels out of Venezuela for a reported $550K bonus as the #27 ranked international prospect in that season’s international pool (according to Baseball America) in 2013. The Angels brought him stateside to start his career in the Arizona Rookie League. He appeared in 12 games, making 9 starts and throwing 38 2/3 innings. He threw to a 3.49 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and 22/43 BB/K ratio.

Next: Sanchez's scouting report

The Braves acquired Sanchez for Kyle Kubitza and Nate Hyatt last offseason, and they were aggressive with the young lefty, pushing him to low-A Rome, where he made his first start with the Braves on his 18th birthday. His lack of polish was evident throughout the season, and he struggled through injury as well, ending the season with a final line of 10 starts, 39 2/3 innings pitched, a 5.45 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 21/31 BB/K ratio.

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