Henry Sosa

Born: 7/28/1985 in El Seibo, El Seibo, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2011-08-10 | Final Game: 2011-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

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Biography

Henry Sosa, born in 1985, was a right-handed pitcher who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 2011 season. Sosa made his debut on August 10, 2011, and showcased his talents primarily with the Houston Astros. Over the course of his short MLB tenure, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23. While he struck out 38 batters, he did not register any saves, reflecting his role primarily as a starting pitcher during his time in the league. Sosa's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the rise of analytics in player evaluation and a growing emphasis on pitch velocity and strikeout rates. Although his time in the majors was limited, Sosa's ability to make it to the big leagues exemplified the challenges and aspirations faced by young pitchers striving for success in a highly competitive environment. Despite his modest statistics, Sosa's journey from the minor leagues to MLB remains a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	10	10	0	0	0	53.3	54	31	7	23	38	5.23	0

Career ERA 5.23 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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
2011	HOU	NL	3	5	10	10	0	0	0	53.3	54	31	23	38	5.23	3.94 (-33%)	-1114.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	15	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	8	0.067	0.176	0.133	0.310	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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
2011	HOU	NL	10	15	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	8	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	10	1	12	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	HOU	P	10	10	1	12	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10