Ricky Sánchez has been Gonzaga’s spark-plug shortstop in a breakout 2026 season
In the 2026 season, Sánchez hit .363 with a .979 OPS, 42 runs, 43 RBI, 36 walks, and a .466 on-base percentage for Gonzaga, while also handling the middle infield with 110 assists—production that screams impact bat and steady defender. His signature pop came in a monster March outing with three homers and nine RBI, a performance that earned WCC Freshman of the Week honors and showed he can change a game in one swing. At 5'7", he’s not the loudest frame on the field, but he plays with real bite, strike-zone discipline, and a clutch factor that should fit a team needing energy and reliability.
