Rafael Sánchez
Rafael (Thoppe) Sánchez
Born: August 22, 1999
Antilla, CU
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215
Career: 2022-2025
Rafael (Thoppe) Sánchez compiled a career record of 12 wins and 13 losses and a 3.93 ERA in his 48-game pitching career with the Blue Jays, Dunedin Blue Jays, Vancouver Canadians and New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He began playing during the 2022 season and last took the field during the 2025 campaign.
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Dunedin Blue Jays | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4.50 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Blue Jays | 0 | 1 | .000 | 3.00 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 51 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Dunedin Blue Jays | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.27 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 139 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | NORW | Vancouver Canadians | 0 | 8 | .000 | 5.17 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 96 | 51 | 45 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 342 |
| 2024 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 2 | 1 | .667 | 2.28 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23.7 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 101 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | NORW | Vancouver Canadians | 5 | 2 | .714 | 4.03 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.7 | 90 | 43 | 37 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 352 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 2 | 3 | .400 | 4.74 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 49.3 | 53 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 210 |
| Totals | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.93 | 48 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 240.3 | 252 | 121 | 105 | 21 | 65 | 0 | 246 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 1018 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Blue Jays | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .667 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Dunedin Blue Jays | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Dunedin Blue Jays | P | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .667 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | NORW | Vancouver Canadians | P | 17 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | .647 |
| 2024 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.750 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | NORW | Vancouver Canadians | P | 16 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .917 | .688 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | P | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .875 | .636 |
| Totals | 43 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 2 | .971 | .767 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | Florida Complex League | Blue Jays | TOR | August 8, 2022 | August 22, 2022 |
| 2022 | A | Florida State League | Dunedin Blue Jays | TOR | August 28, 2022 | September 4, 2022 |
| 2023 | A | Florida State League | Dunedin Blue Jays | TOR | April 6, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | Northwest League | Vancouver Canadians | TOR | May 19, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | Northwest League | Vancouver Canadians | TOR | April 6, 2024 | July 27, 2024 |
| 2024 | AA | Eastern League | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | TOR | August 4, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
| 2025 | AA | Eastern League | New Hampshire Fisher Cats |
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