Sanchez cherishes memories of remarkable run to 2006 National League batting title

Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Freddy Sanchez reflected on winning the 2006 National League batting title with a .344 batting average. Sanchez secured the crown on October 1, 2006, after collecting two hits in a 1-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. He finished ahead of runner-up Miguel Cabrera and third-place Albert Pujols to claim the honors.

Sanchez entered the 2006 season as a utility player before earning an everyday role following an injury to third baseman Joe Randa. He led the Majors with 53 doubles, tallied 200 hits, and became the first Pirate to win the batting title since Bill Madlock in 1983.