Paul Sorrento
Born: 11/17/1965 in Somerville, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-08 | Final Game: 1999-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Paul Anthony Sorrento
Biography
Paul Sorrento was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 1999. Over the course of his career, Sorrento played in 1,093 games, establishing himself as a reliable position player known for his power-hitting capabilities. He recorded a total of 876 hits, including 166 home runs, and amassed 565 RBIs, which highlighted his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. With a career batting average of .257, Sorrento demonstrated a consistent ability at the plate, contributing valuable offensive support to his teams.
Sorrento's playing style was characterized by his combination of power and patience, which allowed him to become a key player during the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s—a period marked by the rise of home run hitters and an evolving offensive landscape in baseball. He also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. Sorrento’s contributions to the teams he played for reflected the shifting dynamics of the game during his era, where players increasingly focused on power hitting, and he remains a memorable figure for fans of that generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1093 | 3412 | 454 | 876 | 176 | 5 | 166 | 565 | 8 | 426 | 844 | 0.257 | 0.340 | 0.457 | 0.798 | 4841.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 14 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 41 | 121 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 0.207 | -159.9 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 26 | 47 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.255 | 156.2 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 140 | 458 | 52 | 123 | 24 | 1 | 18 | 60 | 0 | 51 | 89 | 0.269 | 1082.3 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 148 | 463 | 75 | 119 | 26 | 1 | 18 | 65 | 3 | 58 | 121 | 0.257 | 520.9 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 95 | 322 | 43 | 90 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 62 | 0 | 34 | 68 | 0.280 | 301.1 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 104 | 323 | 50 | 76 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 79 | 1 | 51 | 71 | 0.235 | 739.5 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 143 | 471 | 67 | 136 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 93 | 0 | 57 | 103 | 0.289 | 1469.1 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 146 | 457 | 68 | 123 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 80 | 0 | 51 | 112 | 0.269 | 1292.3 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 137 | 435 | 40 | 98 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 57 | 2 | 54 | 133 | 0.225 | -460.2 |
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 99 | 294 | 40 | 69 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 42 | 1 | 49 | 101 | 0.235 | -100.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 47 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 0.213 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALDS2 | SEA | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.300 |
| 1995 | WS | CLE | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 |
| 1995 | ALCS | CLE | 4 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.154 |
| 1995 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.300 |
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 806 | 713 | 6131 | 495 | 42 | 646 |
| OF | 78 | 74 | 120 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | MIN | 1B | 15 | 15 | 118 | 7 | 1 | 14 |
| 1991 | MIN | 1B | 13 | 7 | 70 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | CLE | 1B | 121 | 113 | 996 | 78 | 8 | 108 |
| 1993 | CLE | 1B | 144 | 119 | 1012 | 86 | 6 | 107 |
| 1993 | CLE | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CLE | 1B | 86 | 85 | 798 | 59 | 4 | 79 |
| 1995 | CLE | 1B | 91 | 85 | 816 | 58 | 7 | 88 |
| 1996 | SEA | 1B | 138 | 123 | 957 | 81 | 11 | 112 |
| 1997 | SEA | 1B | 139 | 119 | 929 | 86 | 4 | 89 |
| 1998 | TBA | 1B | 27 | 25 | 219 | 24 | 0 | 22 |
| 1998 | TBA | OF | 18 | 17 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TBA | 1B | 27 | 21 | 203 | 9 | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 | TBA | OF | 57 | 55 | 87 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 806 |
| Left Field | 61 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 157 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $1,025,000 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | $1,098,223 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $675,000 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $350,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $137,500 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | $122,500 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,008,223 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1984, 1985, 1986 |