Rafael Batista Sánchez (November 12, 1945 – October 25, 2008) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball.

He was born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic.

Batista was signed by the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent before the 1965 season, and drafted by the Houston Astros from the Atlanta Braves in the 1967 minor league draft (November 28, 1967).

In eight appearances at first base he recorded twenty-six putouts, one assist, no errors, and participated in one double play.

In his one big league start (July 2, 1973 at the Astrodome) he went 0–for–4 against San Diego Padres starter and winner Clay Kirby.