Cristopher Sánchez

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Philadelphia Phillies · Pitcher

Age 296' 6" · 200 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

Coming off an All-MLB Second Team selection in 2025, Sánchez continues to be a foundational fantasy asset for the Phillies' rotation with elite command and durability. His 2026 campaign has been even more impressive through early action, boasting a 2.13 ERA and 1.11 WHIP while striking out 127 batters in 110 innings, translating to a sub-3.00 ERA with premium strikeout production. The left-hander's recent NL Pitcher of the Month award underscores his consistency and ability to string together dominant starts, making him a reliable source of wins and strikeouts in fantasy leagues. With a track record of 200+ inning seasons and refined stuff, Sánchez offers low-volatility pitching value, though his lack of save opportunities limits his upside in that category.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Philadelphia Phillies	7	1	1	0	0	4.97	1.82	13	12.2	7
2022	Philadelphia Phillies	15	3	2	2	1	5.63	1.38	35	40.0	17
2023	Philadelphia Phillies	19	18	3	5	0	3.44	1.05	96	99.1	16
2024	Philadelphia Phillies	31	31	11	9	0	3.32	1.24	153	181.2	44
2025	Philadelphia Phillies	32	32	13	5	0	2.50	1.06	212	202.0	44
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	19	19	10	4	0	2.62	1.16	137	120.1	24
Career	Totals	123	104	40	25	1	3.13	1.16	646	656	152

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	DSL Rays	13	0	1	3	0	7.77	2.36	13	22.0	16
2015	DSL Rays	15	0	2	1	2	3.54	1.43	16	20.1	16
2016	DSL Rays 1	13	11	5	3	1	3.06	1.12	42	61.2	12
2017	Princeton Rays	13	7	1	6	0	10.01	1.99	30	38.2	16
2018	2 teams▼	12	12	4	2	0	4.50	1.71	45	52	27
2019	2 teams▼	12	6	1	0	0	1.85	1.21	36	34.0	13
2021	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	19	17	5	6	0	4.68	1.45	89	73.0	48
2022	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	15	14	2	2	0	3.14	1.19	58	57.1	20
2023	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	10	8	3	2	0	4.35	1.45	44	49.2	29
Career	Totals	122	73	26	26	5	4.56	1.45	374	416.1	197

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.2 mph

Avg Spin2082 rpm

Whiff %32.3%

K %27.6%

BB %4.8%

Hard Hit %44.1%

Barrel %9.0%

xERA3.19

xBA Against0.23

xSLG Against0.367

BA Against0.248

SLG Against0.368

GB%57.7%

FB%18.0%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

Philadelphia Phillies

4.97

1.82

12.2

2022

Philadelphia Phillies

5.63

1.38

40.0

2023

Philadelphia Phillies

3.44

1.05

99.1

2024

Philadelphia Phillies

3.32

1.24

153

181.2

2025

Philadelphia Phillies

2.50

1.06

212

202.0

2026

Philadelphia Phillies

2.62

1.16

137

120.1

Career

Totals

123

104

3.13

1.16

646

656

152

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

DSL Rays

7.77

2.36

22.0

2015

DSL Rays

3.54

1.43

20.1

2016

DSL Rays 1

3.06

1.12

61.2

2017

Princeton Rays

10.01

1.99

38.2

2018

2 teams▼

4.50

1.71

2019

2 teams▼

1.85

1.21

34.0

2021

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

4.68

1.45

73.0

2022

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

3.14

1.19

57.1

2023

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

4.35

1.45

49.2

Career

Totals

122

4.56

1.45

374

416.1

197