Humberto A. Sánchez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Sanchez throws a fastball in the low to mid 90s, as well as a low 90s slider, a curveball, and a changeup. Sánchez was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York City when he was 10. Sanchez was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th round of the 2000 MLB Draft out of South Bronx High School in the Bronx, New York. However, Sanchez did not sign, instead choosing to attend Connors State College. Following an excellent season... in 2000, the Detroit Tigers drafted Sanchez in the 31st round in 2001. After posting an 8-1 record, and winning NJCAA Region II Pitcher of the Year in 2002, Sanchez signed for a bonus of $1 million, and began pitching in the Tigers minor league system in 2002. In 2003, he was named to the Midwest League’s mid-season all-star team. He was 3rd in the league and tied for 5th in the minors with 78 walks. In 2004, Sanchez was promoted to the Double-A Erie Seawolves. He was second in the Florida State League with 3 complete games.
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| Birthdate: | May 28, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Santo Domingo |
| Age: | 28 |
| Height: | 6' 6" |
| Weight: | 270 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Pitcher |
| Also known as: | Humberto Sanchez |