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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2019: 24, Ali Sanchez

24. Ali Sanchez, C

Height: 6’1”, Weight: 200 lbs.

DOB: 01/20/97 (21)

Acquired: IFA, July 2, 2013 (Carora, Venezuela)

Bats/Throws: R/R

2018:

50 G, 193 AB, .259/.293/.389, 50 H, 11 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 10 BB, 23 K, 1/1 SB, .274 BABIP (Low-A)

38 G, 135 AB, .274/.296/.385, 37 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 5 BB, 15 K, 1/1 SB, .292 BABIP (High-A)

One of the top talents available worldwide during the 2013-2014 international signing period, the Mets signed Venezuelan catcher Ali Sanchez for $690,000 and hoped that he would be able to develop into the next great Venezuelan catcher, following in the footsteps of Ramon Hernandez, Victor Martinez, Miguel Montero and Salvador Perez.