Jose Sosa

Born: 12/28/1952 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Died: 6/8/2013 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1975-07-22 | Final Game: 1976-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Jose Ynocencio Sosa

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Biography

Jose Sosa, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1976. Making his debut during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, Sosa contributed to the game as a member of the pitching staff, showcasing his talent on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during the mid-1970s, an era marked by both offensive prowess and the evolution of pitching strategies. Sosa recorded 36 strikeouts and achieved one save throughout his time in the majors. His contributions were significant during a time when pitching talent was highly competitive and the game was transitioning towards a more dynamic playing style. Although his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Sosa's journey through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the dedication and passion required to succeed at the highest level. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	34	2	0	0	1	58.7	67	30	5	29	36	4.60	0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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
1975	HOU	NL	1	3	25	2	0	0	1	47.0	51	21	23	31	4.02	3.71 (-8%)	-560.1
1976	HOU	NL	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	11.7	16	9	6	5	6.94	3.51 (-98%)	-168.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	9	2	3	1	0	1	3	0	0	3	0.333	0.333	0.778	1.111	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +30.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .778 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +111.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.111 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — +60.7% above 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
1975	HOU	NL	26	9	2	3	1	0	1	3	0	0	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	HOU	NL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	2	3	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	HOU	P	25	2	1	1	0	0
1976	HOU	P	9	0	2	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34