Inside the Marlins: Gaby Sanchez" premieres Friday

“Inside the Marlins: Gaby Sanchez” premieres on Saturday, August 27 at 10:30 p.m. immediately following the Marlins at Phillies game on FOX Sports Florida.

FOX Sports Florida’s sixth episode of “Inside the Marlins” profiles Marlins All-Star first baseman and Miami native Gaby Sanchez.

"Inside The Marlins" takes viewers into the life of Gaby Sanchez, beginning with his tenure at Brito Private High School where he helped his team win two state titles, before becoming the starting third baseman at the University of Miami for two seasons. Sanchez was drafted by the Marlins in the fourth round of the 2005 draft.

Viewers will learn about Sanchez’s path to the big leagues. The slugger’s first year in professional baseball with the Marlins Class A Short Season affiliate Jamestown Jammers was wildly successful earning the New York-Penn League batting title as well as been named the MVP of the All Star Game.

Sanchez moved up to the majors in September, 2008, after winning Southern League MVP honors that year. He became a full-time major leaguer in 2010, and was decidedly in the running for National League Rookie of the Year. In 2011, Sanchez was named to the National League All Star team for the 82nd annual mid-summer classic held in Arizona.

The show allows viewers to see Sanchez away from the field, as he tours the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Dunham. Sanchez is always willing to make appearances around his hometown to promote his team and the game of baseball.

“Inside the Marlins” features interviews with Gaby Sanchez, his father Remberto, his mother Ileana, his brother Remberto, Jr., his wife Judy, his high school coach Ralph Suarez, his college coach Jim Morris and his college teammate and current St. Louis Cardinal John Jay.

“Inside the Marlins” is hosted and produced by Frank Forte.

AIRDATES ON FOX SPORTS FLORIDA: 8/27, 10:30pm; 8/28, 5:00pm; 8/31, 10:30pm; 9/2, 10:30pm; 9/3, 9:00am; 9/5, 10:30pm; 9/7, 2:00pm; 9/9, 10:30pm; 9/13, 10:30pm; 9/20 2:00pm and 6:00pm; 9/21, 10:30pm; 9/26, 10:30pm; 9/28, 7:30pm


(foxsportsflorida.com)