Gary Sánchez Herrera, a Dominican professional baseball catcher, was born on December 2, 1992. He currently plays for the Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball (MLB) and has previously played for various other teams.

Gary Sánchez was signed by the Yankees as an amateur free agent on July 2, 2009. This marked the beginning of his professional baseball career.

In his first professional season in 2010, Gary Sánchez played for GCL Yankees and Staten Island, batting .329 with 8 home runs and 43 RBIs in 47 games. He was named to the Topps Short-Season/Rookie All-Star Team and recognized as the second-best prospect in the Yankees organization by Baseball America.

In 2011, Gary Sánchez showcased his hitting prowess by slugging 17 homers in 82 games for the Charleston RiverDogs of the South Atlantic League.

After the conclusion of the RailRiders' 2015 season, the Yankees promoted Sánchez to the major leagues. He made his major league debut as a pinch hitter on October 3, going hitless in two at bats during the regular season.

On November 11th, the Yankees traded back-up catcher John Ryan Murphy, which paved the way for Gary Sánchez to potentially take on a more prominent role as Brian McCann's understudy.

After important changes were made to the team at the trading deadline, Gary Sánchez was called up to the New York Yankees with the aim of giving him significant playing time to showcase his abilities. He obtained his first big league hit on this day and scored his first career run.

On August 10, 2016, Sánchez hit his first major league home run along with 3 singles in a game against the Boston Red Sox.

Gary Sánchez homered twice in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, including a notable three-run shot that reached the second deck in left field. This game also featured Jays catcher Russell Martin hitting two homers, a rare occurrence in American League history.

On August 22, 2016, Sánchez was named AL Player of the Week after hitting four home runs with a .523 average in the previous week.

Gary Sánchez made history by becoming the fastest player in major league history to hit 11 home runs, achieving this milestone in just 23 career games. This remarkable feat highlighted his exceptional power and impact in the league.

Gary Sánchez was named both the American League's Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month after an outstanding performance in August. He hit .389 with 9 doubles, 11 homers, 20 runs, and 21 RBIs, showcasing his exceptional talent and contribution to the team.

On September 3, 2016, MLB named Sánchez AL Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month recognizing his outstanding performance.

On September 21, 2016, in a game against Tampa Bay, he hit a three-run home run and a solo home run, marking his third two-homer game of the season. This performance also included a career-high 5 RBIs.

On September 27, 2016, he hit his 20th career home run in his 51st game, tying a record for the fastest player to reach 20 home runs in Major League history.

On April 8, 2017, Sánchez strained his right brachialis muscle in the bicep during a game and was placed on the 10-day disabled list.

On June 10, 2017, Sánchez hit the hardest home run of his career with a speed of 115.1 mph against Mike Wright of the Baltimore Orioles.

The following day after hitting his hardest home run, on June 11, 2017, Sánchez hit the farthest home run of his career, a 450-foot shot off Kevin Gausman of the Orioles.

On August 23, 2017, Sánchez hit two home runs against the Detroit Tigers, with the first one measuring at 493 feet, the second-longest in the majors at that time.

On August 24, 2017, Sánchez hit a home run off Tigers starter Michael Fulmer, leading to a brawl where Sánchez threw punches at Tigers players and was later suspended for three games.

On September 14, 2017, Sánchez hit his 31st home run of the season, breaking the record for most homers in a single season by a Yankees catcher previously held by Yogi Berra and Jorge Posada.

On September 15, 2017, Gary Sánchez made history by hitting his 31st home run of the season, setting a new single-season record for a Yankee catcher at the age of 24. This achievement solidified his position as a key player for the team.

After the All-Star break in 2017, Gary Sánchez, a Dominican-born player for the New York Yankees, experienced a remarkable transformation becoming the team's most dangerous offensive threat. He set a new single-season record for a Yankee catcher with 31 home runs at age 24, helping the team reach the postseason.

On April 26, 2018, Gary Sánchez hit his first career walk-off home run, a three-run shot off Fernando Rodney of the Minnesota Twins, leading the New York Yankees to a 4-3 victory.

On June 24th, he strained a groin muscle during a game against the Detroit Tigers, leading to his placement on the disabled list.

On July 23rd, a controversial play involving a passed ball led to criticism as he seemingly failed to hustle, re-injuring his groin during the game.

On July 24, 2018, Gary Sánchez went on the disabled list again due to re-aggravating his groin injury, further impacting his playing time for the Yankees.

On April 7, 2019, Gary Sánchez made an impressive feat by hitting three home runs in a single game against the Baltimore Orioles, showcasing his power at the plate.

On April 12th, 2019, Gary Sánchez was placed on the injured list due to a left calf strain.

On April 27, 2019, Gary Sánchez hit his first career grand slam in a game against San Francisco, showcasing his power and offensive capabilities.

On July 4, 2019, Gary Sánchez hit a three-run HR in the 10th inning, his first career extra-inning HR, which traveled an estimated 461 ft, showcasing his clutch hitting abilities.

On July 9, 2019, Gary Sánchez was voted by fans to his second career AL All-Star team and performed well during the All-Star game as the starting catcher, going 1-for-2 with 1 run and 1 double.

On August 10, 2019, Gary Sánchez hit his 25th home run of the season, showcasing his power and contribution to the Yankees' offense.

On August 23, 2019, Gary Sánchez reached a milestone by hitting his 100th career home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the fastest catcher in history to achieve this mark and the fastest player in the American League to reach 100 home runs.

On September 3, 2019, Gary Sánchez broke his own franchise record by hitting two home runs in a winning effort against the Texas Rangers. He solidified his position as a power hitter for the Yankees, setting new milestones in his career.

On September 12th, 2019, Gary Sánchez suffered a groin injury while attempting a stolen base in the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers.

On April 17, 2021, Gary Sánchez suffered a contusion to his right index and middle fingers during a game against Tampa Bay. This injury forced him to leave the game.

He was traded to the Minnesota Twins along with 3B Gio Urshela in exchange for 3B Josh Donaldson, SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and C Ben Rortvedt. He spent one season with the Twins before becoming a free agent.

Gary Sánchez, the catcher for the New York Yankees, failed to fulfill his early potential as one of the best hitting catchers in baseball. Despite showing promise, he was unable to overcome recent challenges and struggles.

Do-Hyoung Park reported on mlb.com that Gary Sanchez is happy to be with the Twins and is putting in work defensively on March 25, 2022.

After playing for the Dominican Republic national team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, he was offered a minor league contract by the San Francisco Giants. He then played for the Sacramento River Cats before being let go.

He did well with the Syracuse Mets, hitting .308 with 1 home run in his first 8 games, earning a call-up to CitiField on May 19th. However, his stint with the Mets was short-lived.

After going 1 for 6 in 3 games with the New York Mets, he was designated for assignment when Tomas Nido was activated from the injured list on May 25th.

He was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on May 29th, joining a team whose catchers were struggling at the plate.

Gary Sánchez signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers on February 21, 2024. This marked a new chapter in his career as he joined the Brewers for the upcoming season.

In 2025, Gary Sánchez became a free agent after his contract with the team expired. He was represented by The MAS+ Agency, previously known as Magnus Sports.