Geovany Soto

Geovany Soto

Geovany Soto is a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and attended the American Military Academy. Soto was signed by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round, 318th overall pick in the 2001 amateur draft. In 2003, Soto was named a Florida State League All Star. In 2004 he moved to the Southern League and once again was named an all star. After spending a few years solely in the minor leagues, he was added to the Chicago Cubs 40 man roster in November 2004. Soto made his Major League Baseball debut on September 23, 2005, catching for the Chicago Cubs. In 2006 he played for the Triple A Iowa Cubs before being promoted again to the Chicago Cubs where he got his first Major League Baseball hit on September 3rd against the San Francisco Giants. Soto started the 2007 season back in the minor leagues and rejoined the Chicago Cubs in July, then in September flourished batting .426. Soto started a game in the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks contributing with a home run. He appears to be the Chicago Cubs full time catcher after previous starter Jason Kendall signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. One area of improvement appears to be Soto's throwing as he allowed more stolen bases than any other catcher in 2008 spring training games. Soto is also cousin of fomer Major League Baseball player and Chicago Cubs infielder Ramon Martinez.

Fast Facts:

Born: January 20, 1983 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Position: Catcher
Major League Debut: September 23, 2005
Career Home Runs: 4
Career Runs Batted In: 11
Career Batting Average: .314
First Major Leauge Hit: September 3, 2006

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Geovany Soto Vital Stats

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- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2005

Geovany Soto Timeline

1983: Born on January 20 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
2001: Selected in 11th round of amatuer draft by the Chicago Cubs
2004: On Chicago Cubs 40 man roster for the first time
2005: Made Major League Baseball debut on September 23
2007: Named Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player
2007: Hit home run in National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks
2008: Named Chicago Cubs full time catcher

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Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: Soto's Crash Course Extends to Astros (April 3, 2008)
The Chicago Tribune: The Pressure's On: Cubs Catcher Geovany Soto (March 31, 2008)
Daily Herald: Soto a good catch for Cubs (March 11, 2008)
Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: Soto Ready to Handle Starting Role in Big... (January 4, 2008)

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Fantasy Baseball Cafe Forums: Geovany Soto: San Juan Sensation? (March 7, 2008)
Minor League Ball: Prospect Smackdown: J.R. Towles vs. Geovany Soto (March 5, 2008)
Bleed Cubbie Blue: 2008 Community Projections: Geovany Soto (February 14, 2008)
Baseball Fever: Why has Geovany Soto not been called up yet? (July 7, 2007)

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