Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball catcher |
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| Nationality | Dominican |
| Date of Birth | 02/12/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Latest News about Gary Sánchez
14/02/2026
Gary Sánchez signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent and was activated by the team. This came after he elected free agency in November 2025 following his time with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gary Sánchez Herrera |
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| Nickname | Kraken |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Weight | 245 lbs |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Family
| Mother: Orquidia Herrera | |
| Grandmother: Agustina Pena | |
| Siblings: Three brothers and one sister (brother Miguel also played baseball) |
Career
| MLB Debut | 03/10/2015 |
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| Signed with Yankees | 02/07/2009 |
| Signing Bonus | $3 million |
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| Career Highlights |
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| Minor League Career | Played for Gulf Coast Yankees, Staten Island Yankees, Charleston RiverDogs, Tampa Yankees, Trenton Thunder, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders; selected for 2015 All-Star Futures Game |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/GarySanchez | |
| https://www.instagram.com/garysanchez/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played in LIDOM for Toros del Este and Leones del Escogido | |
| 2. Signed by Gigantes del Cibao for LIDOM season | |
| 3. Grew up in La Victoria, Dominican Republic | |
| 4. Parents separated when he was young; raised by mother and grandmother | |
| 5. Ranked as 7th best Yankee prospect before 2010 season | |
| 6. Hit .329 with 8 home runs in first professional season (2010) | |
| 7. Selected by Leones del Escogido in 2011 LIDOM rookie draft | |
| 8. Social media hashtag #IAmGary earned over 170,000 Twitter followers and 440,000 Instagram followers |