Gregory Soto
Born: 2/11/1995 in Haina, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2019-05-11
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 234 lbs
Biography
Gregory Soto, born in 1995, is an active pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 11, 2019. Known for his powerful left arm and dynamic pitching style, Soto has established himself as a key player in the bullpen. With a career record of 14-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27, he demonstrates the ability to handle pressure situations, as evidenced by his 55 saves and 340 strikeouts over his career. Soto's contributions to his team are underscored by his selection as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status among the elite relievers in the game today.
In an era characterized by high-velocity pitching and increased offensive output, Soto's development as a pitcher showcases the evolving role of relief pitchers in modern baseball. His ability to close games and maintain composure in tight situations has made him a reliable asset for his team. As he continues to build on his career achievements, Soto remains a prominent figure in the league, contributing to the ongoing narrative of the game's evolution in the 21st century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 29 | 321 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 318.0 | 288 | 151 | 30 | 169 | 340 | 4.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | DET | AL | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 74 | 37 | 33 | 45 | 5.77 | -1304.2 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23.0 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 4.30 | 402.4 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 6 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 63.7 | 46 | 24 | 40 | 76 | 3.39 | 196.2 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 2 | 11 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 60.3 | 49 | 22 | 34 | 60 | 3.28 | 573.0 |
| 2023 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 60.3 | 47 | 31 | 22 | 65 | 4.62 | 1137.9 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 5.09 | 128.1 |
| 2024 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35.3 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 44 | 4.08 | 408.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | DET | AL | 33 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | PHI | NL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | PHI | NL | 43 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC2 | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLDS1 | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLWC2 | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4.91 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC2 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 2023 | NLDS1 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | NLWC2 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 321 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | DET | P | 33 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | DET | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | P | 62 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 64 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | PHI | P | 69 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | BAL | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | PHI | P | 43 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 321 |