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Luis Sánchez

1953 – 2005

Venezuelan baseball player

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About Luis Sánchez

Lived 1953 – 2005 (aged 51). Luis Sánchez was a Venezuelan baseball player.

Luis Mercedes Escobar Sánchez (September 24, 1953 – February 4, 2005), nicknamed "Escoba" (broom), was a Venezuelan relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels. He also played in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants. He batted and threw right-handed.

Career A native of Cariaco, Venezuela, Sánchez was signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 1971. After playing through 1976 in the minor league systems of Houston and Cincinnati, Sánchez appeared in the Mexican League.

Sánchez was the Angels' closer from 1983 to 1984. After the emergence of Donnie Moore in 1985, he divided his time in the bullpen as a middle reliever or set-up man. In 1986 and 1987, he pitched for the Yomiuri Giants.

In a five-year major league career, Sánchez posted a 28–21 record with 216 strikeouts, 27 saves and a 3.75 ERA in 369 innings.

Sánchez died in Vargas State, Venezuela at age 51.

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Luis Sanchez, Luis Mercedes Sánchez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luis Sánchez?

Venezuelan baseball player

When was Luis Sánchez born?

Luis Sánchez was born on 24 August 1953 in Cariaco.

When did Luis Sánchez die?

Luis Sánchez died on 4 February 2005 in La Guaira.

What was Luis Sánchez's occupation?

Luis Sánchez was a baseball player.

What nationality was Luis Sánchez?

Luis Sánchez was Venezuelan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Sánchez

· Wikidata: Q6701145

· DBpedia: Luis Sánchez (baseball)

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