Eric Sogard is a professional baseball player who has played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 22, 1986, in Phoenix, Arizona, and attended Arizona State University, where he played college baseball for the Sun Devils.
Sogard was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2007 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2010 and played for them until 2012. During his time with the Padres, Sogard primarily played as a second baseman and had a batting average of .229.
In 2013, Sogard was traded to the Oakland Athletics, where he played for four seasons. He became known for his distinctive glasses and was nicknamed "Nerd Power" by A's fans. During his time with the A's, Sogard played as both a second baseman and a shortstop and had a batting average of .239.
After the 2016 season, Sogard became a free agent and signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played for the Brewers for two seasons and had a career-high batting average of .273 in 2017. During his time with the Brewers, Sogard played as a second baseman, shortstop, and third baseman.
In 2019, Sogard was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played for one season. He had a batting average of .290 with the Blue Jays and was named the team's Player of the Month for May. Sogard played primarily as a second baseman and also played some games as a designated hitter.
In 2020, Sogard signed with the Chicago Cubs and played for them during the shortened season. He had a batting average of .209 and played as a second baseman and a third baseman.
Overall, Sogard had a solid career in MLB, playing for six different teams over 11 seasons. He was known for his versatility on defense and his ability to get on base. Sogard had a career batting average of .243 and hit 25 home runs in 810 games. He announced his retirement from baseball in February 2022.
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