Chad Sobotka, baseball player, 2018-2020

Chad Sobotka

Born: 7/10/1993 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-08-10 | Final Game: 2020-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Chad Nicholas Sobotka

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Biography

Chad Sobotka, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2018 to 2020. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves and was known for his right-handed throwing style. Sobotka's time in the league was marked by his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 61 strikeouts. Over his brief tenure, he achieved a win-loss record of 1-0 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.36, showcasing the potential and challenges often faced by pitchers in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. Sobotka's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as teams increasingly relied on specialized relief pitchers and high-strikeout rates became a focal point of pitching strategies. Despite the modest numbers that defined his stint in the majors, Sobotka contributed to the Braves' bullpen during a time when the team was seeking to solidify its pitching depth. His journey through the minor leagues and into the majors reflects the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Following his retirement, Sobotka remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy that underscores the unpredictability and excitement of a career in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 50 0 0 0 0 47.0 39 28 8 30 61 5.36 0

Career ERA 5.36 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 23.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2018 ATL NL 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 14.3 5 3 9 21 1.88 4.15 (+55%) 79.3
2019 ATL NL 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 29.0 28 20 19 38 6.21 4.51 (-38%) -768.6
2020 ATL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.7 6 5 2 2 12.27 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +33.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2018 ATL NL 14 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 ATL NL 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 ATL NL 4 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
3 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
2018 NLDS2 ATL 3 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 3 0 0 2.3 2 3 4 0 11.57

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2018 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 2 3 4 0 11.57

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 50 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 ATL P 14 0 1 0 0 0
2019 ATL P 32 0 0 0 0 0
2020 ATL P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 50