RAFAEL
SORIANO
P
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
230 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
14
years
Debut
May 10, 2002
Born
Dec 19, 1979
(44 yrs)
San Jose, Dominican Republic
Hometown
San Jose, Dominican Republic
Signed
Signed by Seattle in 1996.
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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GS Games Started
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2016-03-17 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2016-02-28 |
Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
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| 2015-09-05 |
Released by the Chicago Cubs.
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| 2015-09-01 |
Designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs.
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| 2015-09-01 |
Missed 29 games (right shoulder inflammation).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Rolaids Relief Man Rolaids Relief Man | 2010 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2010 |
| California League (A) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2001 |
Scouting Report
Had an extremely live arm and great stuff. His fastball could reach the upper 90's and he mixed in a good slider and change. Worked himself out of jams nicely. Was injury-prone, which hindered his overall value. Could give up too many homers when he started losing trust in his ability in tight spots. Was inconsistent.
Long Range Potential: Inconsistent but talented reliever.
