José Joaquín Soriano (born October 20, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
| José Soriano | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels – No. 59 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 20, 1998 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 3, 2023, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through April 21, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.57 |
| Strikeouts | 78 |
| Teams | |
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Career edit
Los Angeles Angels edit
Soriano signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent for a $70,000 signing bonus on March 4, 2016.[1] He made his professional debut with the DSL Angels, logging a 3–5 record and 1.58 ERA in 14 games. The next season, Soriano split the year between the Rookie-level AZL Angels and the Rookie-level Orem Owlz, recording a cumulative 2–2 record and 4.13 ERA in 13 appearances. In 2018, Soriano played for the Single-A Burlington Bees, posting a 1–6 record and 4.47 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 46.1 innings of work. In 2019, Soriano split the year between the AZL Angels and Burlington, accumulating a 5–7 record and 2.51 ERA with 92 strikeouts in 82.0 innings pitched.[2] On February 13, 2020, Soriano underwent Tommy John surgery,[3] prematurely ending his 2020 season, which was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Pittsburgh Pirates edit
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Soriano from the Angels in the 2020 Rule 5 draft.[5] On February 17, 2021, Soriano was placed on the 60-day injured list.[6] Soriano pitched to a 14.73 ERA in 2 games for the High-A Bradenton Marauders before suffering an injury. On June 15, Soriano underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career.[7]
Los Angeles Angels (second stint) edit
On November 14, 2021, the Pirates returned Soriano to the Angels.[8] In August 2022, Soriano returned to action, beginning a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels.[9] After he was activated from the injured list, he was assigned to the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers.[10] In 7 appearances between the two affiliates, Soriano registered a 2.08 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 13.0 innings pitched. On November 15, 2022, the Angels selected his contract to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[11]
Soriano was optioned to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas to start the 2023 season.[12] In 17 appearances, he logged a 4.24 ERA with 31 strikeouts and one save in 23+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 3, 2023, the Angels promoted Soriano to the major leagues for the first time.[13]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Bloss, Joe (May 9, 2019). "There's no swatting against Burlington Bees' Jose Soriano | Midwest League". Milb.com. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ "Jose Soriano Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Soriano: Undergoes Tommy John surgery". CBSSports.com. February 13, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors. June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Pirates select pitcher Jose Soriano from Angels with top pick in Rule 5 Draft | TribLIVE.com". triblive.com. December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Tyler Anderson". MLB Trade Rumors. February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Pirates Rule 5 Pick Jose Soriano May Need Second Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors. June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Pirates return RHP Jose Soriano, the No. 1 pick in Rule 5 Draft, to Angels". November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Soriano: Begins rehab assignment". cbssports.com. August 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Soriano: Settles at Single-A". cbssports.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Soriano: Joins 40-man roster". cbssports.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Soriano: Sent down to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ "Angels' Jose Soriano: Recalled to MLB bullpen". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)