Luis Sojo, baseball player, 1990-2003

Luis Sojo

Born: 1/3/1965 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1990-07-14 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Luis Beltran Sojo

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Biography

Luis Sojo, born in 1965, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive Major League Baseball career from 1990 until his retirement in 2003. Over the course of 848 games, Sojo established himself as a reliable utility player, known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute at the plate. With a career batting average of .261, he recorded 671 hits, including 36 home runs and 261 RBIs. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he tallied 28 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Sojo's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing importance of player versatility and the rise of analytics. He played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees, where he became a key figure during their late-1990s championship runs. Known for his clutch performances and professionalism, Sojo left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, contributing not just as a player but also as a mentor to younger teammates. His journey through the league showcased the value of adaptability and the ability to perform under pressure, making him a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
848 2571 300 671 103 12 36 261 28 124 198 0.261 0.297 0.352 0.650 -6006.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
1990 TOR AL 33 80 14 18 3 0 1 9 1 5 5 0.225 .257 (-13%) .324 (-17%) .385 (-22%) .710 (-20%) -261.7
1991 LAA AL 113 364 38 94 14 1 3 20 4 14 26 0.258 .255 (+1%) .323 (-9%) .384 (-15%) .708 (-12%) -834.7
1992 LAA AL 106 368 37 100 12 3 7 43 7 14 24 0.272 .255 (+6%) .322 (-7%) .377 (avg) .699 (-3%) -301.4
1993 TOR AL 19 47 5 8 2 0 0 6 0 4 2 0.170 — — — — -321.9
1994 SEA AL 63 213 32 59 9 2 6 22 2 8 25 0.277 .269 (+3%) .338 (-9%) .424 (avg) .763 (-4%) -212.6
1995 SEA AL 102 339 50 98 18 2 7 39 4 23 19 0.289 .266 (+8%) .337 (-1%) .417 (avg) .755 (-1%) -60.6
1996 SEA AL 77 247 20 52 8 1 1 16 2 10 13 0.211 .269 (-22%) .340 (-28%) .426 (-38%) .767 (-34%) -1608.6
1996 NYY AL 18 40 3 11 2 0 0 5 0 1 4 0.275 — — — — -1608.6
1997 NYY AL 77 215 27 66 6 1 2 25 3 16 14 0.307 .266 (+15%) .336 (+5%) .419 (-11%) .756 (-4%) -122.1
1998 NYY AL 54 147 16 34 3 1 0 14 1 4 15 0.231 .266 (-13%) .335 (-25%) .420 (-37%) .755 (-32%) -860.8
1999 NYY AL 49 127 20 32 6 0 2 16 1 4 17 0.252 .271 (-7%) .344 (-20%) .433 (-20%) .778 (-20%) -488.0
2000 PIT NL 61 176 14 50 11 0 5 20 1 11 16 0.284 .270 (+5%) .344 (-5%) .437 (-1%) .782 (-3%) -115.6
2000 NYY AL 34 125 19 36 7 1 2 17 1 6 6 0.288 .270 (+6%) .344 (-7%) .437 (-7%) .782 (-7%) -115.6
2001 NYY AL 39 79 5 13 2 0 0 9 1 4 12 0.165 .263 (-38%) .332 (-35%) .426 (-55%) .758 (-47%) -649.2
2003 NYY AL 3 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
43 101 3 26 6 0 0 15 5 10 0.257

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALCS NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2001 WS NYA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.333
2000 ALCS NYA 6 23 1 6 1 0 0 2 2 3 0.261
2000 ALDS1 NYA 5 16 2 3 2 0 0 5 2 1 0.188
2000 WS NYA 4 7 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.286
1999 ALCS NYA 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1999 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALCS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALCS NYA 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200
1996 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 WS NYA 5 5 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.600
1995 ALCS SEA 6 20 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 2 0.250
1995 ALDS2 SEA 5 20 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 41 16 170 15 2 11
2B 456 370 782 1136 36 265
3B 158 117 93 246 16 19
OF 12 10 20 2 1 0
SS 184 137 254 413 15 89

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 TOR 2B 15 5 16 15 1 3
1990 TOR 3B 4 3 2 5 1 1
1990 TOR OF 5 4 10 1 0 0
1990 TOR SS 5 1 6 10 3 3
1991 CAL 2B 107 103 228 326 11 78
1991 CAL 3B 1 1 1 3 0 0
1991 CAL OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1991 CAL SS 2 1 2 6 0 0
1992 CAL 2B 96 85 187 267 7 72
1992 CAL 3B 9 7 5 19 1 0
1992 CAL SS 5 2 4 7 1 1
1993 TOR 2B 8 3 9 11 0 2
1993 TOR 3B 3 0 1 1 1 0
1993 TOR SS 8 8 14 23 1 6
1994 SEA 2B 40 36 67 115 5 24
1994 SEA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1994 SEA SS 24 15 30 70 2 13
1995 SEA 2B 19 17 23 44 3 5
1995 SEA OF 6 5 8 1 1 0
1995 SEA SS 80 72 110 176 5 35
1996 SEA 2B 27 22 42 59 2 15
1996 SEA 3B 33 26 24 55 5 7
1996 SEA SS 19 13 31 44 1 10
1996 NYA 2B 14 8 14 28 0 8
1996 NYA 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1996 NYA SS 4 2 2 8 0 2
1997 NYA 1B 2 0 4 0 0 1
1997 NYA 2B 72 51 121 147 5 35
1997 NYA 3B 3 0 1 2 0 0
1997 NYA SS 4 1 5 4 0 3
1998 NYA 1B 19 12 106 8 1 8
1998 NYA 2B 8 3 7 14 0 4
1998 NYA 3B 6 5 4 8 0 1
1998 NYA SS 20 14 29 44 2 12
1999 NYA 1B 4 0 8 0 0 0
1999 NYA 2B 16 12 30 40 1 12
1999 NYA 3B 20 18 15 23 1 3
1999 NYA SS 6 3 12 9 0 2
2000 PIT 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 PIT 3B 50 40 24 97 5 5
2000 NYA 1B 7 1 20 4 1 0
2000 NYA 2B 25 22 33 59 1 7
2000 NYA 3B 10 7 9 10 0 0
2000 NYA SS 2 1 2 2 0 0
2001 NYA 1B 8 3 32 3 0 2
2001 NYA 2B 7 2 5 8 0 0
2001 NYA 3B 17 9 7 21 2 2
2001 NYA SS 5 4 7 10 0 2
2003 NYA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 NYA 2B 1 1 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 41
Second Base 456
Third Base 158
Shortstop 184
Left Field 12
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 NYA AL $500,000
2000 PIT NL $450,000
1999 NYA AL $800,000
1998 NYA AL $800,000
1997 NYA AL $425,000
1996 SEA AL $625,000
1995 SEA AL $400,000
1994 SEA AL $250,000
1993 TOR AL $290,000
1992 CAL AL $190,000
1991 CAL AL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $4,840,000