Paul Sorrento is a former American professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and designated hitter. He was born on November 17, 1965, in Somerville, Massachusetts, and grew up in Florida. Sorrento attended Florida State University, where he played college baseball for the Seminoles.
Sorrento was drafted by the California Angels in the fourth round of the 1986 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut with the Angels in 1989 and played for them until 1992. Sorrento then played for the Cleveland Indians from 1993 to 1995, where he had his best seasons. In 1993, he hit 25 home runs and had 79 RBIs, and in 1994, he hit 21 home runs and had 82 RBIs. Sorrento was also a key player for the Indians in the 1995 World Series, where he hit two home runs and had six RBIs in the series.
After his time with the Indians, Sorrento played for the Seattle Mariners from 1996 to 1997, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1998 to 1999, and the Minnesota Twins in 1999. Sorrento retired from baseball after the 1999 season.
Throughout his career, Sorrento was known for his power hitting and ability to hit left-handed pitching. He finished his career with a .257 batting average, 166 home runs, and 564 RBIs in 1,152 games played.
After retiring from baseball, Sorrento became a hitting coach in the minor leagues. He worked for the Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds organizations. In 2013, Sorrento was hired as the assistant hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins, where he worked until 2016.
Overall, Paul Sorrento had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for five different teams over the course of 11 seasons. He was a key player for the Cleveland Indians during their successful run in the mid-1990s and was known for his power hitting and ability to hit left-handed pitching. After retiring from baseball, Sorrento continued to work in the sport as a hitting coach.
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