Zach Sorensen, baseball player, 2003-2005

Zach Sorensen

Born: 1/3/1977 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-06-03 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Zach Hart Sorensen

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Biography

Zach Sorensen, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Sorensen appeared in 48 games during his brief MLB career. He made his debut on June 3, 2003, and played his final game on October 2, 2005. Though he recorded a modest batting average of .143, he contributed a home run and two RBIs, showcasing his potential as a power hitter despite limited opportunities at the plate. Sorensen's career unfolded during a time when the game was seeing a shift towards increased offensive output and home run totals, known as the "steroid era." Standing out for his speed, he did not record any stolen bases but was known for his athleticism and versatility on the field. Despite his limited statistical impact, Sorensen's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 49 5 7 2 0 1 2 0 7 15 0.143 0.250 0.245 0.495 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
2003 CLE AL 36 37 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 7 13 0.135 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAA AL 12 12 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 19 8 17 25 2 6
3B 2 1 2 3 1 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 3 1 2 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CLE 2B 14 6 14 20 2 5
2003 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 CLE SS 3 1 2 6 0 1
2005 LAA 2B 5 2 3 5 0 1
2005 LAA 3B 1 1 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 19
Third Base 2
Shortstop 3
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wichita State University Wichita KS 1996, 1997, 1998