Sanchez's performance on both sides of the ball won over many supporters despite his abbreviated season.
"I can tell you, Gary's meant as much to this team as any rookie in the big leagues this year, and he's only been here what, a month and a half?" manager Joe Girardi said in September. "That's how important he has been. I think Fulmer's had a great year, but if I had a vote, it'd be for Gary."
Winners of the BBWAA Awards will be announced next week in a series of one-hour specials on MLB Network, beginning with Rookie of the Year on Nov.