Sammy Sosa

The world of baseball has witnessed numerous talented individuals walk on the field. Yet, only a handful managed to leave their footprints on the sands of time—one of such gifted individuals in Samuel Sosa. Samuel Peralta Sosa, also known as Sammy Sosa affectionately by his fans, is a former professional baseball fielder of Haitian descent. Samuel is of Dominican American ethnicity.

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Biography and Early Life

Samuel Sosa was born to parents Juan Bautista Montero and Lucrecia Sosa, who resided in the Dominican Republic at that time. Samuel Sosa is of Haitian descent partially. Although Samuel was born in Batey Community in Consuelo, his registered birthplace is stated to be San Pedro de Marcos which happens to be the largest town nearby.

Samuel is affectionately known as “Mikey” among his friends and family. His mother had suggested the name Samuel and was also the one who came up with the nickname stating she had heard the title on a soap opera and liked it. She then decided from that point to call Samuel Mikey.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Sammy Sosa in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Sammy Sosa’s age is 52 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 12 November 1968. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 182 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 230 lbs in Pound and 104kg in Kilograms.

Education

Samuel did his schooling at San Pedro de Macoris Escuela back in his native country Dominican Republic. Samuel did not attend college and instead chose to follow his love for baseball. His decision to chose an unconventional path made all the difference and gave rise to one of the most extraordinary talents in the history of the game. Although Samuel has received massive success throughout his career, he keeps the details of his personal life in the limelight. Therefore not much can be said regarding his early days.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Samuel Sosa is married to Sonia Rodriguez, who is a former dancer on the Dominican television. The couple has been blessed with six children so far. In 2009, Samuel made an appearance at a music awards show where he looked much lighter in complexion than he did previously. This sparked endless controversies across the media.

This caused Samuel to go on a Spanish television station to deny the claims that the lighter complexion wasn’t because he was ill, or that he hated his dark skin tone, or that it resulted from intensive steroid use. Samuel stated that the light complexion was due to a bleaching cream he applied every night before going to bed, which caused his skin to soften and lighten in tone.

Is Samuel Sosa Gay?

Samuel Sosa is not gay. Samuel has always been supportive of those around him and uses every opportunity to help his community. His down-to-earth nature is the reason he is one of the most beloved personalities in the world of sports.

Professional Career

Samuel is considered to be one of the best hitters in the history of this game. Samuel scored his 400th home run during his 1354th game and his 5273rd at-bat, thus setting a record of having such achievements quicker than any player in the history of this game across the country. Samuel is also one of the nine players in Major League Baseball ( MLB) to hit 600 career home runs.

Along with Mark McGwire, Samuel Sosa achieved national fame in 1998 for their home run hitting streak in the pursuit of Roger Maris’ previously set home run record. As a part of the Chicago Cubs, Samuel became a 7-time All-Star while also having several other team records. Sosa’s career came to an end with stints with the Baltimore Orioles and the Rangers for a second time. As a part of the Rangers, Sosa scored his 600th career home run, thus becoming the fifth player in the history of MLB to do so.

Samuel is second all-time in home runs scored by foreign-born MLB players and is also one of only three National League players to reach the target of 160 RBIs in a season since 1900. Samuel is the only player to have hit 60 and above home runs in a single season thrice. During a congressional hearing in 2005, Sosa denied his claims of using performance-enhancing drugs during his career.

Awards

Samuel has won numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Player of the Month, The Silver Slugger, Hand Aron Award in 1999, Roberto Clemente Award in 1998, and the list continues. Apart from this, he also holds numerous records in the history of MLB.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Samuel Sosa in 2021

Samuel Sosa is currently worth $80 million as of 2021. A significant chunk of his income comes from his baseball career, although he holds various other revenue streams. He also holds brand endorsement of various sports brands.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Sammy made it to the headlines when he purchased a 7.6 million dollar oceanfront home in North Miami Beach in 2013.

Samuel has always been passionate about the sport. His dedication and effort in becoming one of the greatest hitters in the world have remained unparalleled. Sammy serves as an inspiration for all the budding baseball players trying to find a spot in the vast world of baseball. Samuel was a part of the Major League Baseball ( MLB) for 19 seasons, mainly as a part of the Chicago Cubs. Samuel joined the Chicago Cubs in 1992 after playing for the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox.