In 2009 the Pittsburgh Pirates were stuck in one of sports longest losing streaks, compounded by financial constraints. When the amateur drafty rolled around the Pirates passed on big name, big price tag prospects and drafted a little-known catcher by the name of Tony Sanchez out of Boston College with the fourth overall pick. The Pirates have since broken that losing streak making the playoffs the past two seasons, but the draft pick may be a lasting reminder of the dark days in Pittsburgh baseball history.
Sanchez has proven to be little more than a reliable back up in his call ups with the Pirates.