Sammy Sosa
Career Overview

Players Baseball Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa is a former Major League Baseball player who is best known for his time with the Chicago Cubs. He was born in the Dominican Republic and began his professional career in 1989 with the Texas Rangers. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1992 and quickly became a fan favorite. Sosa was a prolific home run hitter, and

Sammy Sosa is a former Major League Baseball player who is best known for his time with the Chicago Cubs. He was born in the Dominican Republic and began his professional career in 1989 with the Texas Rangers. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1992 and quickly became a fan favorite. Sosa was a prolific home run hitter, and

Career Batting Stats

NL 1989-2007

AVG

.273

Hits

2,408

HR

609

#9 All-Time

OPS

.878

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

B

Power

A+

Speed

B

Durability

A-

Range

B-

Arm

C+

Career Timeline

1989

Texas Rangers (AL)

Player

1989-1991

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

1992-2004

Chicago Cubs (NL)

Player

2005

Baltimore Orioles (AL)

Player

2007

Texas Rangers (AL)

Player

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