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Geovany Soto

Chicago Cubs

1983/01/20 27

6-1 225

San Juan, Puerto Rico

R / R

5

the Chicago Cubs in 2001 (11th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Cubs 102 331 27 72 19 1 11 47 50 77 1 0 .218 .321 .381

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A complete package at the catcher position: calls a good game, has a strong throwing arm, and hits for power and average while showing good patience. A hard-working workhorse who strives to improve his game.
Flaws
  • A bit of a late bloomer, he took awhile developing his game at the minor league level. While a good power hitter, he strikes out too much.
Career Potential
  • All-Star catcher.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameNL - Rookie of the YearPacific Coast League (AAA) - Most Valuable PlayerPacific Coast (AAA) - All-Star Team

by Fantasy Sports Services

Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 7, 2009 Missed 25 games (oblique injury).
July 11, 2009 Oblique injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 7).
July 8, 2009 Oblique injury, day-to-day.
April 15, 2009 Missed 1 game (right shoulder injury).
April 13, 2009 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
April 12, 2009 Missed 3 games (right shoulder injury).
April 8, 2009 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
October 1, 2008 Missed 2 games (hand injury).
September 27, 2008 Hand injury, day-to-day.
September 26, 2008 Missed 3 games (back injury).
September 25, 2008 back
September 20, 2008 Missed 1 game (left hand injury).
September 19, 2008 Left hand injury, day-to-day.
June 7, 2008 Missed 1 game (finger injury).
June 6, 2008 Finger injury, day-to-day.
September 1, 2007 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
July 17, 2007 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
July 13, 2007 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 20, 2007 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
March 5, 2007 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
September 1, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
June 29, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
June 27, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 23, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
September 6, 2005 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 18, 2005 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
November 18, 2004 Contract purchased from West Tenn (AA).

Trades

June 6, 2001 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round in 2001.

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