Sammy Sosa

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    • Full name: Samuel Sosa
    • Born: November 12, 1968
    • Birth place: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
    • Height: 6'0"
    • Weight: 225 lbs
    • Bats: Right
    • Throws: Right
    • Signed: 1985 by the Texas
    • All-star appearances: Seven
    • MVP award: 1998
    • 50+ HR seasons: Four (1998-2001)
    • 60+ HR seasons: Three

  • Sammy Sosa is a former Major League Baseball player. He most famously played for the Chicago Cubs, where he hit most of the home runs that placed him fifth on the all-time homers list.

    According to a June 16, 2009, report in The New York Times, Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in 2003. Prior to the report, Sosa stated "I always played with love and responsibility and I assure you that I will not answer nor listen to rumors. If anything ugly comes up in the future, we will confront it immediately, but with all our strength because I will not allow anybody to tarnish what I did in the field."http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4264062

  • Return to Baseball?

    On December 26, 2008, news agencies reported that Sosa is still interested in playing in Major League Baseball is currently awaiting an offer to play. Sosa stated, "I still don't have an offer, and I shouldn't be looking for offers out there. Any team who wants to sign me should have the initiative and make an offer." Sosa last played in 2007 with the Texas Rangers where he hit 21 home runs with 92 runs batted in.ESPN.com: Sosa still waiting for offer (December 26, 2008)

  • Allegations of Cheating

    Sosa has fought rumors of his cheating with steroids for several years. Sosa's name was not mentioned in the Mitchell Report on steroids, but he was identified in a related affidavit. During a congressional hearing on steroids, Sosa claimed that he could not answer questions by Congress because of his limited English abilities. Sosa was also involved in a corked bat incident on June 3, 2003, when his bat broke and an umpire discovered that it had a corked center. More than 70 of Sosa's bats from that season, as well as four bats from the Baseball Hall of Fame were tested, but no other bats were discovered to have been corked.ESPN.com: Sosa's legacy up for debate (February 16, 2006)

  • 1998 Home Run Chase

    Sosa was involved in the chase for Rodger Marris' home run record in 1998, along with Mark McGwire. Sosa finished the season with 66 home runs, behind McGuire's 70. Barry Bonds later hit 73 home runs in a season, making Sosa third all time for most home runs in a season.ESPN.com: Sosa's legacy up for debate (February 16, 2006)

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