Jorge Sosa
Born: 4/28/1978 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2002-04-04 | Final Game: 2010-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Jorge Bolivar Sosa
Biography
Jorge Sosa was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2010. Born in 1978, Sosa made his mark primarily during the early 2000s, a period characterized by offensive power and the emergence of advanced analytics in the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 44-53, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. Sosa recorded a total of 491 strikeouts and notched 7 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations.
Sosa's playing style was defined by a mix of solid fastballs and effective breaking pitches, which allowed him to be competitive against a variety of hitters. He had stints with several teams, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Atlanta Braves, where he gained recognition for his resilience on the mound. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Sosa's contributions during his playing years reflected the dynamic landscape of baseball in the early 21st century, where pitching depth and versatility became increasingly valuable. His career serves as a reminder of the numerous players who shaped the game during this transformative era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 53 | 294 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 772.7 | 791 | 405 | 112 | 354 | 491 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 2 | 7 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 | 88 | 61 | 54 | 48 | 5.53 | - |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 5 | 12 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 128.7 | 137 | 66 | 60 | 72 | 4.62 | - |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 4 | 7 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 99.3 | 100 | 61 | 54 | 94 | 5.53 | - |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 13 | 3 | 44 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.0 | 122 | 38 | 64 | 85 | 2.55 | -197.7 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 3 | 10 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 87.3 | 105 | 53 | 32 | 58 | 5.46 | -3116.8 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.7 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 5.28 | - |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 9 | 8 | 42 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.7 | 109 | 56 | 41 | 69 | 4.47 | 613.2 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 30 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 7.06 | -883.4 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22.3 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 6.45 | -995.8 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 2 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 39 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 4.66 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 83 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 0.145 | 0.211 | 0.277 | 0.488 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 45 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 27 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 42 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 294 | 90 | 25 | 49 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBA | P | 31 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 29 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | P | 43 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 44 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | ATL | P | 26 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYN | P | 42 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | P | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 294 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | $2,200,000 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | $650,000 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $312,500 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,662,500 | ||