Eric Sogard

Born: 5/22/1986 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-14 | Final Game: 2021-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Eric Sidney Sogard

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Biography

Eric Sogard, born in 1986, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career from 2010 to 2021. Known for his strong defensive skills and tenacity on the field, Sogard played a total of 815 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 551 hits, including 26 home runs, and drove in 187 runs. His batting average stood at .246, complemented by 46 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Sogard's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, where the game increasingly emphasized player versatility and on-base skills. He was particularly noted for his solid glove work and baseball IQ, which allowed him to play various infield positions effectively. In addition to his contributions on the field, Sogard became a fan favorite for his engaging personality and memorable moments, including his signature "Sogard Shuffle." As he retired from professional play on July 21, 2021, Sogard left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers, and remains a respected figure in the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	4.3	7	3	2	0	1	6.23	0

Career ERA 6.23 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 46.1% 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
2021	CHC	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	4.3	7	3	0	1	6.23	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
815	2236	267	551	104	11	26	187	46	207	342	0.246	0.313	0.338	0.651	-4167.6

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
2010	OAK	AL	4	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	OAK	AL	27	70	7	14	3	0	2	4	0	4	13	0.200	.255 (-22%)	.320 (-24%)	.399 (-18%)	.719 (-21%)	-248.4
2012	OAK	AL	37	102	8	17	3	1	2	7	2	5	17	0.167	.254 (-35%)	.318 (-36%)	.405 (-32%)	.724 (-34%)	-601.9
2013	OAK	AL	130	368	45	98	24	3	2	35	10	27	51	0.266	.253 (+5%)	.317 (+1%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-4%)	-290.8
2014	OAK	AL	117	291	38	65	10	0	1	22	11	31	37	0.223	.251 (-11%)	.313 (-5%)	.386 (-31%)	.700 (-19%)	-947.5
2015	OAK	AL	120	372	40	92	12	3	1	37	6	23	50	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.316 (-7%)	.404 (-25%)	.721 (-17%)	-1188.7
2017	MIL	NL	94	249	37	68	15	1	3	18	3	45	37	0.273	.254 (+7%)	.324 (+21%)	.425 (-11%)	.750 (+3%)	356.7
2018	MIL	NL	55	97	7	13	3	0	0	2	3	12	23	0.134	.247 (-46%)	.318 (-24%)	.409 (-60%)	.727 (-44%)	-735.5
2019	TOR	AL	73	287	45	86	17	2	10	30	6	29	47	0.300	.252 (+19%)	.322 (+12%)	.434 (+10%)	.757 (+11%)	598.5
2019	TBR	AL	37	109	14	29	6	0	3	10	2	9	16	0.266	.252 (+5%)	.322 (+2%)	.434 (-7%)	.757 (-3%)	598.5
2020	MIL	NL	43	115	10	24	5	0	1	10	0	11	20	0.209	.244 (-15%)	.321 (-13%)	.417 (-33%)	.739 (-24%)	-482.9
2021	CHC	NL	78	169	16	42	6	1	1	12	3	9	30	0.249	.243 (+2%)	.317 (-11%)	.410 (-24%)	.727 (-18%)	-575.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	20	2	3	0	0	1	2	2	4	0.150

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	NLWC1	MIL	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000
2019	ALDS1	TBA	2	4	2	2	1	2	0	1	0.500
2014	ALWC	OAK	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.250
2013	ALDS2	OAK	4	9	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	531	411	801	1165	28	266
3B	78	52	47	115	7	14
OF	11	7	16	0	1	0
P	5	0	1	0	0	0
SS	140	98	145	269	12	45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	OAK	2B	3	1	4	5	0	4
2011	OAK	2B	3	3	5	9	1	2
2011	OAK	3B	10	8	5	13	0	0
2011	OAK	SS	14	8	15	22	1	2
2012	OAK	2B	6	5	10	17	0	4
2012	OAK	3B	14	12	11	24	2	2
2012	OAK	SS	15	8	14	34	0	6
2013	OAK	2B	113	98	207	258	7	68
2013	OAK	SS	15	12	27	28	2	2
2014	OAK	2B	102	80	154	247	5	49
2014	OAK	SS	14	12	10	33	5	5
2015	OAK	2B	96	87	168	268	5	56
2015	OAK	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
2015	OAK	SS	17	14	22	37	1	9
2017	MIL	2B	60	37	66	97	2	28
2017	MIL	3B	7	2	2	4	1	0
2017	MIL	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
2017	MIL	SS	26	20	29	54	0	9
2018	MIL	2B	22	4	18	16	1	4
2018	MIL	OF	1	0	0	0	1	0
2018	MIL	SS	24	14	13	39	1	8
2019	TOR	2B	43	40	61	105	2	21
2019	TOR	3B	6	4	5	10	0	3
2019	TOR	OF	7	6	15	0	0	0
2019	TOR	SS	4	3	6	4	1	0
2019	TBA	2B	31	22	50	58	4	7
2020	MIL	2B	9	2	7	10	0	6
2020	MIL	3B	30	22	23	52	3	9
2020	MIL	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2020	MIL	SS	7	4	7	9	1	2
2021	CHN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	CHN	2B	43	32	51	75	1	17
2021	CHN	3B	10	3	1	10	1	0
2021	CHN	P	5	0	1	0	0	0
2021	CHN	SS	4	3	2	9	0	2