Chad Sobotka
Born: 7/10/1993 in Sarasota, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-08-10 | Final Game: 2020-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Chad Nicholas Sobotka
Biography
Chad Sobotka, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2018 to 2020. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves and was known for his right-handed throwing style. Sobotka's time in the league was marked by his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 61 strikeouts. Over his brief tenure, he achieved a win-loss record of 1-0 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.36, showcasing the potential and challenges often faced by pitchers in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.
Sobotka's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as teams increasingly relied on specialized relief pitchers and high-strikeout rates became a focal point of pitching strategies. Despite the modest numbers that defined his stint in the majors, Sobotka contributed to the Braves' bullpen during a time when the team was seeking to solidify its pitching depth. His journey through the minor leagues and into the majors reflects the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Following his retirement, Sobotka remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy that underscores the unpredictability and excitement of a career in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 39 | 28 | 8 | 30 | 61 | 5.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 1.88 | 79.3 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 38 | 6.21 | -768.6 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12.27 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11.57 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11.57 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ATL | P | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ATL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |