Jacob Sanchez signs with Chicago White Sox

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Jacob Sanchez Interview

(Joliet, IL) – The Joliet Slammers announce Monday the sale of RHP Jacob Sanchez’s contract to the Chicago White Sox organization.

Sanchez becomes the eighth member of the Slammers in just over two seasons to have his contract purchased by a Major League Baseball organization.

“It’s a surreal feeling,” Sanchez said. “I’ve been dreaming of this moment for a long time. I called my little brother and my family and let them know what was going on; they were pretty stoked about it. It’s just a great day.”

Sanchez joined Joliet midway through the 2012 season after graduating from Iowa Wesleyan. He made an instant impact, going 5-2 with a 2.89 ERA in 11 starts. This season he took the next step as he posted 29 strikeouts in 26.2 innings, including back-to-back 10-strikeout performances.

“We are very happy and proud about Jacob getting a shot in affiliated baseball,” manager Mike Breyman said. “He’s the type of kid that should get a shot and that’s what this league is all about. I’m actually surprised it took this long. Even though we hate having him out of our rotation, we couldn’t be happier and wish him the best of luck.”

Sanchez joins LHP Aaron Dott (Yankees), RHP Ryan Quigley (Diamondbacks), RHP Chris Pack (Diamondbacks), RHP Gaby Hernandez (Diamondbacks), RHP Amalio Diaz (Dodgers), RHP Daniel Carela (Dodgers) and LHP Geoff Brown (Dodgers) as members of the Slammers to have their contracts purchased by a MLB organization.

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