Juan Sosa, baseball player, 1999-2001

Juan Sosa

Born: 8/19/1975 in San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-09-10 | Final Game: 2001-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Juan Luis Sosa

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Biography

Juan Sosa was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2001. Primarily known as a position player, Sosa's career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he appeared in 13 games. He recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.2, and did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time in the league. Despite a brief career, Sosa's journey through professional baseball provided insight into the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball. Sosa's playing period coincided with a transformative era in baseball, characterized by significant changes in player performance and statistics. While he did not achieve prominent individual success, his experience reflects the dedication and perseverance required to reach the major leagues, as well as the often-overlooked stories of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 10 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1999 COL NL 11 9 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2001 AZ NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 6 0 2 0 0 0
SS 2 1 4 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 COL OF 6 0 2 0 0 0
1999 COL SS 2 1 4 3 1 1
2001 ARI 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 2
Left Field 1
Center Field 5