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Joakim Soria

29-Year-Old Pitcher – Texas Rangers

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Soria missed the entire 2012 season after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery and he is now hoping to make a return for the 2013. The Rangers gave him a two-year deal in the offseason to continue...

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STATUS:  15-Day DL     INJURY TYPE:  Elbow     EST. RETURN:  7/15/2013
LEAGUE: Majors   40 MAN: YES   BATS: R   THROWS: R   HT: 6' 3"   WT: 199   DOB: 5/18/1984
BORN: Monclova, Mexico   COLLEGE: None  DRAFTED: No  Show ContractHide Contract

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Joakim Soria Contract Information:

Agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Rangers in December 2012. The contract includes a club option for 2015.

May 20, 2013  –  Joakim Soria News

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Soria (elbow/strained pectoral) could resume throwing from the mound in early June according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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Joakim Soria Stats
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Year Age Lg Tm G GS SH IP H ER HR K BB W L SV BS HLD ERA WHIP
2006 22 A A 7 0 0 11.2 5 3 1 11 2 1 0 0 2.31 0.63
2007 23 MAJ KAN 62 0 0 69.0 46 19 3 75 19 2 3 17 2.48 0.94
2008 24 MAJ KAN 63 0 0 67.3 39 12 5 66 19 2 3 42 1.60 0.86
2009 25 MAJ KAN 47 0 0 53.0 44 13 5 69 16 3 2 30 2.21 1.13
2010 26 MAJ KC 66 0 0 65.7 53 13 4 71 16 1 2 43 3 0 1.78 1.05
2011 27 MAJ KC 60 0 0 60.3 60 27 7 60 17 5 5 28 7 0 4.03 1.28
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3-Year Averages MAJ   63 0 0 63.0 56 20 5 65 16 3 3 35 5 0 2.86 1.14
Career  (View All) MAJ   298 0 0 315.3 242 84 24 341 87 13 15 160 2.40 1.04

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Joakim Soria Game Log    (View Full Game Log)
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Joakim Soria Split Stats    (View Full Split Stats)

Vs. Left

Year Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR BAA
2011137331029511.242

Vs. Right

Year Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR BAA
201111927731406.277

Home

Year IP W L SV K BB HR ERA WHIP
201134.04111291112.651.18

Away

Year IP W L SV K BB HR ERA WHIP
201126.3141731665.811.41
Joakim Soria Advanced Stats
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Year Age Lg Tm G GS IP K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 GB/FB Ratio Strand % Fastball ERA FIP BABIP
2006 22 A A 7 0 11.2 8.84 1.61 5.50 0.80 66.7% 2.31 2.93 .163
2007 23 MAJ KAN 62 0 69.0 9.78 2.48 3.95 0.39 0.76 74.2% 2.48 2.44 .264
2008 24 MAJ KAN 63 0 67.3 8.82 2.54 3.47 0.67 0.96 86.8% 90.9 MPH 1.60 3.08 .215
2009 25 MAJ KAN 47 0 53.0 11.72 2.72 4.31 0.85 0.85 85.5% 91.7 MPH 2.21 2.76 .326
2010 26 MAJ KC 66 0 65.7 9.73 2.19 4.44 0.55 1.40 86.2% 91.9 MPH 1.78 2.65 .300
2011 27 MAJ KC 60 0 60.3 8.95 2.54 3.53 1.04 1.14 71.4% 91.4 MPH 4.03 3.66 .325
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3-Year Averages MAJ   63 0 63.0 9.29 2.29 4.06 0.71 77.6% 2.86 2.93 .312
Career MAJ   298 0 315.3 9.73 2.48 3.92 0.68 80.3% 2.40 2.88 .285

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2013 Projected Stats Breakdown for Joakim Soria

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Worst Matchups for Joakim Soria (by OPS against, min 3 AB)

Batter Team AB H HR RBI BB K SB AVG SLG OPS
Ramon Hernandez LA 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 .750 1.500 2.250
Evan Longoria TB 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 .800 1.200 1.867
Ben Zobrist TB 4 2 1 2 1 1 0 .500 1.250 1.850
Josh Fields PHI 3 1 1 3 1 2 0 .333 1.333 1.833
Edwin Encarnacion TOR 4 2 1 2 0 0 0 .500 1.250 1.750
Ryan Raburn CLE 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .333 1.333 1.667
Nelson Cruz TEX 5 2 1 1 0 2 0 .400 1.200 1.600
Carlos Pena HOU 8 4 1 3 1 3 0 .500 1.000 1.556
Derek Jeter NY-A 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 .667 .833 1.500
Matt Joyce TB 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 .750 .750 1.500

Best Matchups for Joakim Soria (by OPS against, min 3 AB)

Batter Team AB H HR RBI BB K SB AVG SLG OPS
Adam Dunn CHI-A 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Albert Pujols ANA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Dayan Viciedo CHI-A 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Mark Reynolds CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Reid Brignac NY-A 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000
Carlos Gomez MIL 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 .000 .000 .000
Danny Valencia BAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Skip Schumaker LA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Jason Michaels WAS 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Michael Young PHI 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000

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Joakim Soria: Past News Updates   ( ▲ View most recent update )

Soria (elbow) has a strained pectoral muscle and will not throw for two or three weeks, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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Soria (elbow) threw Friday and reported no issues with his arm, but he experienced a little pectoral strain that could set him back a day or two, Anthony Andro of FOXSportsSouthwest.com reports.

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Soria (elbow) threw a 28-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

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Soria (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, the Rangers' official site reports.

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Soria (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session the week of April 8, FOX Sports Southwest reports.

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Soria (elbow) will start incorporating curveballs into his bullpen sessions next week, Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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Soria (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, ESPN Dallas reports.

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Soria (elbow) remains on track to throw 45-pitch bullpen sessions Monday, Wednesday and Friday, ESPNDallas.com reports.

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2012

Thought to be one of the most dependable closers in the game going into the season, Soria experienced failure for the first time in his career in 2011. He had 60 strikeouts, 17 walks and seven home runs allowed with a 4.03 ERA over 60.1 innings. It's those seven home runs that really did him in as four of them drove in two runs or more. While still hovering around 9.00 K/9IP, Soria's strikeout rate has decreased each of the last two seasons. This is no fluke as his swinging-strike rate has also fallen each of the last two seasons. His velocity however has not decreased, so owners should remain optimistic that Soria can get back to being among the elite closers in baseball for the 2012 season.

2011

Already one of the game's best closers, Soria posted arguably his best season as a pro in 2010. He induced a groundball nearly 50 percent of the time a batter put the ball in play while averaging better than a strikeout per inning en route to a 1.78 ERA. He may not be able to duplicate those numbers, but it's clear the 26-year-old will be one of the top closers in the game for awhile as long as he stays healthy. Even playing for the Royals, who haven't shown any inclination to trade the All-Star, hasn't been able to slow his ascent.

2010

Soria has quietly become one of the best closers in the game and had another dominant season in 2009. He strikes out better than a batter per inning with outstanding control (69:16 K:BB ratio). After a one-month stint on the disabled list in May, Soria returned to convert 30 of 33 save chances including all 10 of his opportunities in September. With his job security, he'll be near the top of any fantasy rankings of closers.

2009

Wow. Soria has gone from a Rule 5 draft pick to one of the league’s elite closers in a matter of two seasons. He saved 42 games for a team that was not all that good, and had his second consecutive sub-1.00 WHIP. Neither righties nor lefties could hit better than .171 off him, and he allowed just 19 walks in 63 games. The Royals figure to improve in 2009, which would potentially create more save opportunities, but they will have to re-solidify the path to Soria after trading some of the bullpen’s key middle relievers.

2008

Soria went from Rule 5 draft pick to a consistent closer in 2007 when called on to fill in for the injured, then traded, Octavio Dotel. He saved 17 out of 21 chances, to go with a WHIP of 0.942. He is a former starter, and there are some musings of moving him back to the rotation, but he is too good of an anchor to the bullpen. As long as the team progresses as it should, there is no reason to believe Soria can’t rack up 25-plus saves.

2007

Soria was plucked from the San Diego system during the Rule 5 draft based mostly on his work in the Mexican Winter League, where he tossed a perfect game. The Royals don't appear to have a solid bullpen entering camp, so Soria may find himself in the thick of things early.