Mike Soroka
Born: 8/4/1997 in Calgary, AB, CAN
MLB Debut: 2018-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Michael John Graydon Soroka
Biography
Mike Soroka is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in 1997, Soroka made his MLB debut on May 1, 2018, and has since established himself as a talented arm in the Braves' rotation. Known for his poise on the mound and a strong mix of pitches, he has quickly garnered attention for his ability to induce ground balls and limit hard contact. Soroka's career record stands at 17-18, showcasing both his resilience and competitive spirit in a league filled with formidable hitters.
With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67 and a total of 284 strikeouts, Soroka demonstrates his capability as a strikeout pitcher while maintaining effectiveness overall. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers in the game. As he continues his career, Soroka plays an integral role in the Braves' pursuit of success, reflecting the team's commitment to building a competitive roster. In an era characterized by power hitting and advanced analytics, Soroka's traditional pitching style, combined with modern approaches, positions him as a significant figure in today's game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18 | 69 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 326.0 | 296 | 133 | 37 | 111 | 284 | 3.67 | 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 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 3.51 | 838.5 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 13 | 4 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.7 | 153 | 52 | 41 | 142 | 2.68 | 4752.1 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3.95 | 231.8 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 36 | 23 | 12 | 29 | 6.40 | -1816.7 |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 0 | 10 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 66 | 42 | 44 | 84 | 4.74 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 60 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.083 | 0.141 | 0.083 | 0.224 | -637.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 29 | 52 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.077 | -637.2 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1.29 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 69 | 52 | 16 | 38 | 2 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | ATL | P | 29 | 29 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | ATL | P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ATL | P | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CHA | P | 25 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cy Young Award | NL | 6th | 9.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2019 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 82.0 | 150 | 1 |