Geovany Soto, baseball player, 108 home runs, 2005-2017

Geovany Soto

Born: 1/20/1983 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2005-09-23 | Final Game: 2017-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

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Biography

Geovany Soto, born in 1983, was a prominent catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 2005 until his retirement in 2017. He made a significant impact during his career, particularly noted for his offensive contributions as a position player. Soto appeared in 797 games, amassing 619 hits, 108 home runs, and 361 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .245. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, he was a key offensive asset for his teams, particularly during his early years. Soto's most notable achievements came in his rookie season, where he garnered multiple accolades, including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and the Rookie of the Year honors. He also earned a spot on the All-Star team, solidifying his reputation as one of the standout catchers of his era. His career unfolded during a period characterized by a transition in catching styles, where offensive production from the position became increasingly valued. Soto's contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he played a crucial role in mentoring younger players and shaping the future of catching in MLB.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
797 2522 308 619 146 4 108 361 3 311 673 0.245 0.330 0.435 0.765 2707.4

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .435 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — near 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
2005 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHC NL 11 25 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2007 CHC NL 18 54 12 21 6 0 3 8 0 5 14 0.389 .268 (+45%) .335 (+29%) .422 (+58%) .758 (+45%) 405.9
2008 CHC NL 141 494 66 141 35 2 23 86 0 62 121 0.285 .263 (+8%) .333 (+9%) .416 (+21%) .749 (+16%) 1620.0
2009 CHC NL 102 331 27 72 19 1 11 47 1 50 77 0.218 .262 (-17%) .332 (-3%) .417 (-9%) .750 (-6%) -399.2
2010 CHC NL 105 322 47 90 19 0 17 53 0 62 83 0.280 .257 (+9%) .325 (+21%) .402 (+23%) .728 (+22%) 1546.5
2011 CHC NL 125 421 46 96 26 0 17 54 0 45 124 0.228 .255 (-11%) .320 (-3%) .399 (+3%) .719 (avg) 25.7
2012 CHC NL 52 176 26 35 6 1 6 14 0 19 35 0.199 .254 (-22%) .318 (-11%) .405 (-14%) .724 (-13%) -378.5
2012 TEX AL 47 148 19 29 6 0 5 25 1 11 41 0.196 .254 (-23%) .318 (-21%) .405 (-17%) .724 (-18%) -378.5
2013 TEX AL 54 163 20 40 9 0 9 22 1 20 60 0.245 .253 (-3%) .317 (+3%) .396 (+18%) .714 (+11%) 322.2
2014 TEX AL 10 38 5 9 2 0 1 3 0 0 11 0.237 — — — — 0.0
2014 OAK AL 14 42 3 11 4 0 0 8 0 6 8 0.262 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 78 187 20 41 8 0 9 21 0 21 63 0.219 .254 (-14%) .316 (-5%) .404 (avg) .721 (-2%) -46.8
2016 LAA AL 26 78 11 21 5 0 4 9 0 6 21 0.269 .255 (+5%) .321 (avg) .417 (+17%) .738 (+9%) 113.6
2017 CHW AL 13 42 5 8 0 0 3 9 0 4 10 0.190 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 20 1 3 1 0 1 2 3 6 0.150

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALWC OAK 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2012 ALWC TEX 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2008 NLDS1 CHN 3 11 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.182
2007 NLDS1 CHN 2 6 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 1 1 0
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
C 763 711 5504 363 47 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CHN C 7 7 66 4 1 0
2007 CHN C 16 13 109 10 0 0
2008 CHN C 136 131 1011 55 5 9
2009 CHN C 96 92 720 50 5 9
2010 CHN C 104 97 762 45 4 7
2011 CHN C 122 119 899 82 13 7
2012 CHN C 52 51 356 25 7 2
2012 TEX C 44 41 358 12 1 1
2013 TEX 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2013 TEX C 53 49 395 27 2 3
2014 TEX C 10 10 91 2 0 0
2014 OAK C 14 14 103 14 3 3
2015 CHA C 73 53 398 24 5 1
2016 LAA 1B 1 0 2 1 1 0
2016 LAA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2016 LAA C 23 22 145 6 1 0
2017 CHA C 13 12 91 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 763
First Base 1
Third Base 2
Designated Hitter 9

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2008 Rookie of the Month April
2008 Rookie of the Month August
2008 Rookie of the Year
2008 TSN Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAA AL $2,800,000
2015 CHA AL $1,500,000
2014 TEX AL $3,050,000
2013 TEX AL $2,750,000
2012 CHN NL $4,300,000
2011 CHN NL $3,000,000
2010 CHN NL $575,000
2009 CHN NL $575,000
2008 CHN NL $401,000
Total Career Earnings $18,951,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 41.0 448 0
2008 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 158.0 160 31