Joakim Soria, baseball player, 2007-2021

Joakim Soria

Born: 5/18/1984 in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico

MLB Debut: 2007-04-04 | Final Game: 2021-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Joakim Agustin Soria

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Biography

Joakim Soria, born in 1984, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 2007 to 2021. He made a name for himself primarily as a closer, showcasing his exceptional skill in high-pressure situations. Over his career, Soria compiled a record of 36-45 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.11. He recorded a total of 831 strikeouts and secured 229 saves, highlighting his effectiveness and durability on the mound. Soria was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, a testament to his talent and impact in the league. Known for his reliable fastball and sharp breaking pitches, he became a key figure in the bullpens of various teams throughout his tenure, contributing to the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 2000s and 2010s. His ability to perform under pressure made him a valuable asset, particularly in critical late-game situations, and he left a lasting legacy as one of the more effective closers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 45 773 1 0 0 229 763.0 633 264 67 231 831 3.11 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2007 KCR AL 2 3 62 0 0 0 17 69.0 46 19 19 75 2.48 -
2008 KCR AL 2 3 63 0 0 0 42 67.3 39 12 19 66 1.60 -
2009 KCR AL 3 2 47 0 0 0 30 53.0 44 13 16 69 2.21 -
2010 KCR AL 1 2 66 0 0 0 43 65.7 53 13 16 71 1.78 -
2011 KCR AL 5 5 60 0 0 0 28 60.3 60 27 17 60 4.03 -
2013 TEX AL 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 23.7 18 10 14 28 3.80 109.3
2014 DET AL 1 1 13 0 0 0 1 11.0 13 6 2 6 4.91 -408.6
2014 TEX AL 1 3 35 0 0 0 17 33.3 25 10 4 42 2.70 2247.3
2015 DET AL 3 1 43 0 0 0 23 41.0 32 13 11 36 2.85 -934.2
2015 PIT NL 0 0 29 0 0 0 1 26.7 23 6 8 28 2.02 1359.3
2016 KCR AL 5 8 70 0 0 0 1 66.7 70 30 27 68 4.05 -
2017 KCR AL 4 3 59 0 0 0 1 56.0 49 23 20 64 3.70 -
2018 CHW AL 0 3 40 0 0 0 16 38.7 35 11 10 49 2.56 -
2018 MIL NL 3 1 26 0 0 0 0 22.0 18 10 6 26 4.09 671.5
2019 OAK AL 2 4 71 1 0 0 1 69.0 51 33 20 79 4.30 1548.6
2020 OAK AL 2 2 22 0 0 0 2 22.3 18 7 10 24 2.82 833.3
2021 AZ NL 1 4 31 0 0 0 6 29.3 31 14 8 31 4.30 -
2021 TOR AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 7 4 9 7.88 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
773 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2007 KCR AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2008 KCR AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2009 KCR AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2010 KCR AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2011 KCR AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2013 TEX AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2014 DET AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2014 TEX AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2015 DET AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2015 PIT NL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2016 KCR AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2017 KCR AL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2018 CHW AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2018 MIL NL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2019 OAK AL 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2020 OAK AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2021 AZ NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2021 TOR AL 10 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
14 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
2020 ALWC4 OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALDS2 OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLCS MIL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLDS1 MIL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLWC PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALDS2 DET 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 14 0 0 10.7 14 12 8 12 10.12

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2020 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 3 2 1 0 9.00
2020 ALWC4 OAK 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 1 4.50
2018 NLCS MIL 0 0 4 0 0 2.0 4 4 2 3 18.00
2018 NLDS1 MIL 1 0 3 0 0 2.7 1 0 1 5 0.00
2015 NLWC PIT 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 3 0.00
2014 ALDS2 DET 0 1 2 0 0 1.0 4 5 2 0 45.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 773 1 53 92 3 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 KCA P 62 0 4 9 1 0
2008 KCA P 63 0 6 6 0 1
2009 KCA P 47 0 2 5 1 1
2010 KCA P 66 0 9 10 0 1
2011 KCA P 60 0 1 11 0 1
2013 TEX P 26 0 1 1 0 0
2014 DET P 13 0 0 1 0 0
2014 TEX P 35 0 1 5 1 0
2015 DET P 43 0 1 9 0 1
2015 PIT P 29 0 1 0 0 0
2016 KCA P 70 0 5 15 0 0
2017 KCA P 59 0 11 6 0 3
2018 CHA P 40 0 3 2 0 0
2018 MIL P 26 0 2 4 0 0
2019 OAK P 71 1 5 5 0 0
2020 OAK P 22 0 0 1 0 0
2021 ARI P 31 0 1 2 0 0
2021 TOR P 10 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 773

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2009 Reliever of the Month September
2008 Reliever of the Month September

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 KCA AL $7,000,000
2015 DET AL $7,000,000
2013 TEX AL $2,000,000
2012 KCA AL $6,000,000
2011 KCA AL $4,000,000
2010 KCA AL $3,000,000
2009 KCA AL $1,000,000
2008 KCA AL $426,500
2007 KCA AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $30,806,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2010 Cy Young Award AL 10th 2.0 196 0
2010 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 1.0 392 0
2007 Rookie of the Year AL 7th 1.0 140 0