Sandy Alcantara
Definition
Sandy Alcántara is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball.
Born on September 7, 1995, in Azua, Dominican Republic, he earned the distinction of winning the 2022 National League Cy Young Award.
Known by the nickname 'Sandman,' Alcantara is renowned for his powerful right-handed pitching and endurance on the mound.
Examples
Sandy Alcantara's slider is so filthy, hitters need a hazmat suit just to swing at it.
After a bumpy 2025, Sandy Alcantara is rebounding in 2026 spring training like a phoenix with a fastball.
The Sandman, Sandy Alcantara, lulled the opposing lineup to sleep before striking out the side.
Fans in Miami chant for Sandy Alcantara, knowing he's the ace up the Marlins' sleeve – or should we say, the fastball in the glove.