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Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Chicago Cubs. After playing for the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox, Sosa joined the Cubs in 1992 and became regarded as one of the game's best hitters.
Sammy Sosa. Position: Rightfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 165lb (183cm, 74kg) Born: November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. High School: Debut: (Age 20-216d, 15,626th in major league history) 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 38-321d)
- November 12, 1968
Jun 15, 2020 · Former MLB star Sammy Sosa has a much lighter complexion than he did during his career, which he attributes to a bleaching cream. His appearance has sparked criticism and jokes, especially after a documentary about his 1998 home run race with Mark McGwire.
Sammy won the N.L.'s Most Valuable Player Award, earning 30 of the 32 first-place votes after batting .308 with 66 home runs, 158 RBI and 134 runs scored ... his postseason honors included being named N.L.
Apr 24, 2024 · Sammy Sosa, Dominican professional baseball player who, with Mark McGwire, entertained fans with a series of home run races in the late 1990s that rewrote the record books. In 1999 Sosa became the first player to hit 60 homers in two seasons. Learn more about his life and career.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Sammy Sosa, a former MLB star who hit 66 home runs in 1998 and faced allegations of steroid use. Find out his early life, career highlights, and controversies in this biography.
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Mar 1, 2013 · Sammy Sosa went from a skinny outfielder to a muscular home run hitter, chasing Roger Maris' record and belting more than 600 home runs in his career. The right fielder often credited Flintstone vitamins, in part, for his success.