Full Name: Samuel Sosa
Born: 11/12/1968
Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic
Height: 6'0" Weight: 225
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
College: N/A
MLB Debut: 06/16/1989
Only player to hit 60 home runs in a season three times, but never won the home run title.
Married, wife's name is Sonia...They have 4 children, daughters Keysha and Kenia, and sons Sammy Jr. and Michael...In addition to his on-field honors, he was selected with Mark McGwire as the 1998 Sportsmen of the Year by both Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News...Also in 1998, he was chosen the 1998 Roberto Clemente Man of the Year by Major League Baseball...He was honored by his fellow players as the 1999 Players Choice Man of the Year...In 1998, he won the Gene Autry Courage Award, honoring athletes who have demonstrated heroism in the face of difficulty or adversity, overcoming hardships to inspire others...One of his brothers, Jose, played in the Cubs' minor league system.
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