White Sox infield prospect Carlos Sanchez has been named the Rookie of the Year for the Venezuelan Winter League.
Sanchez, a switch-hitting middle infielder, played in 58 games with Tiburones de La Guaira, batting .358 with 10 doubles, four triples, a home run over 221 at-bats. He had 31 RBI, 48 runs scored, a .428 on-base percentage and 30 walks.
Considered one of the Sox’ top prospects after he batted .321 between three minor-league levels in 2012, Sanchez batted .241 for AAA Charlotte in 2013 and fell out of Baseball America’s ranking of the Sox’ top ten prospects.
Here is Baseball America’s list:
1. Jose Abreu, 1b
2. Erik Johnson, rhp
3. Tim Anderson, ss
4. Matt Davidson, 3b
5. Marcus Semien, 2b/3b
6. Micah Johnson, 2b
7. Courtney Hawkins, of
8. Trayce Thompson, of
9. Chris Beck, rhp
10. Jacob May, of