Drafted by Kansas City in 2001, the Puerto Rican infielder has played briefly with the Royals and Red Sox before the Astros traded for him midway through the 2010 campaign. He took advantage of an injury to Tommy Manzella to play steadily at shortstop, batting .280 in his rookie season. He spent much of 2011 as a utility infielder.

Stats

Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2010             65   250   30   70   9   4   0   25   11   45    0   1  .280  .348  .316  .664
2011            110   288   35   69  10   0   1   28   27   44    3   0  .240  .285  .305  .590
Totals          175   538   65  139  19   4   1   53   38   89    3   1  .258  .314  .310  .624

Astros Trades & Transactions

Jul 1, 2010 - Traded Kevin Cash (C) to BOS-A for Angel Sanchez (IF)

This Date in Astros History

Aug 3, 2010 - Angel Sanchez delivers four hits and six RBIs as the Astros erupt for an 18-4 mauling in St. Louis on 22 hits. Everyone in the starting lineup had at least one hit. Carlos Lee and Pedro Feliz contributed three hits each. Bud Norris coasted to the win. The seven-game winning streak has pushed the surging Astros into fourth place in the division.

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