Zach Sorensen
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2005)
Zach Sorensen was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 3 seasons. In 48 career games, he hit .143 with 7 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-06-03
- Last Game
- 2005-10-02
Full name: Zach Hart Sorensen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 15 | .143 | .250 | .245 | .495 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career SLG .245 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.
Career OPS .495 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 36 | 37 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .135 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 48 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 15 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 33 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | .146 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-29 | LAA | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-28 | LAA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-24 | LAA | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-23 | LAA | TBR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-14 | LAA | SEA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-12 | LAA | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-09 | LAA | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-06 | LAA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-26 | LAA | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 19 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Zach Sorensen: the record in brief
Zach Sorensen played a first major league game on June 3, 2003 and a last one on October 2, 2005. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (2003) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005). Listed as a second baseman, Sorensen switch-hit and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads January 3, 1977, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Sorensen's full given name, per the bio, is Zach Hart Sorensen.
Sorensen finished with 7 hits from 49 at bats in 48 games, which works out to .143; the totals also include 1 home run and 2 RBI. Sorensen's career OPS of .495 combines a .250 on-base mark with .245 slugging. Measured against the leagues Sorensen played in, the .143 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 46.0% below the league. Sorensen collected a career-high 5 hits in 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zach Sorensen
- What years did Zach Sorensen play?
- Zach Sorensen played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005.
- Was Zach Sorensen a pitcher?
- No. Zach Sorensen was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Zach Sorensen hit?
- Zach Sorensen hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Zach Sorensen play for?
- Zach Sorensen played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (2003) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005).
- What were Zach Sorensen's career stats?
- In 48 games, Zach Sorensen had 7 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Zach Sorensen play?
- Zach Sorensen played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Zach Sorensen and how much did he weigh?
- Zach Sorensen was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Zach Sorensen hit each season?
- Zach Sorensen's home runs by season: 1 in 2003 and 0 in 2005. His most in one season was 1, in 2003.
- What was Zach Sorensen's career batting average?
- Zach Sorensen batted .143 over his career, with 7 hits in 49 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zach Sorensen have?
- Zach Sorensen drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Zach Sorensen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zach Sorensen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.