Paul Sorrento, baseball player, 166 home runs, 1989-1999

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

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

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