Neftali Soto, baseball player, 2013-2014

Neftali Soto

Born: 2/28/1989 in Manati, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-05-18 | Final Game: 2014-07-19

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

Full name: Neftali O. Soto

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Biography

Neftali Soto, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2013 to 2014. Soto made his debut on May 18, 2013, and his career spanned a total of 34 games. Known for his powerful build and potential as a hitter, he faced challenges in translating that potential into consistent performance at the major league level. During his brief MLB career, Soto recorded 3 hits, with a batting average of 0.071, and he contributed 1 run batted in (RBI). Although he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to swipe a base, showcasing a glimpse of his speed on the field. Soto's time in the league coincided with a period of intense competition and evolution in hitting styles, characterized by an increased emphasis on power hitting and on-base skills. Despite the limited impact he had at the major league level, Soto's journey reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 42 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 14 0.071 0.091 0.095 0.186 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 75.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.186 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 73.7% 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
2013 CIN NL 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CIN NL 21 30 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 8 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 2 34 1 0 2
3B 2 1 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 CIN 1B 5 0 14 0 0 2
2014 CIN 1B 7 2 20 1 0 0
2014 CIN 3B 2 1 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Third Base 2
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 CIN NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $500,000