History of Edmundo Sosa in Timeline

Edmundo Sosa is a Panamanian professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He began his professional career after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent in 2012. Sosa made his debut in Major League Baseball with the Cardinals in 2018, showcasing his skills as an infielder before later joining the Phillies.

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March 6, 1996: Edmundo Sosa's Birth

On March 6, 1996, Edmundo Israel Sosa was born. He is a Panamanian professional baseball infielder.

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July 2012: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals

In July 2012, Sosa signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent.

2012: Signed with St. Louis Cardinals

In 2012, Edmundo Sosa signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent.

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Sosa made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Cardinals, batting .314 with three home runs and 27 RBIs in 47 games.

2014: Played for Gulf Coast and State College Cardinals

In 2014, Sosa played for both the Gulf Coast Cardinals and State College Spikes, batting a combined .274 with one home run and 23 RBIs in 55 total games.

2015: Played for Johnson City Cardinals

In 2015, Sosa played with the Johnson City Cardinals, slashing .300/.369/.485 with seven home runs and 16 RBIs in 49 games.

2016: Played for Panama National Baseball Team and Peoria Chiefs

In 2016, Sosa played for the Panama national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifiers. He also played for the Peoria Chiefs, where he was named a Midwest League All-Star, and the Palm Beach Cardinals, finishing the year with a combined .270 batting average.

2017: Limited Season Due to Injury

In 2017, Sosa's season was limited due to injury, and he played in only 58 games, posting a .288 batting average with one home run and 16 RBIs. After the season, he was assigned to the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League (AFL).

September 23, 2018: MLB Promotion and Debut

On September 23, 2018, Edmundo Sosa was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut that night.

2018: MLB Debut with Cardinals

In 2018, Edmundo Sosa made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the St. Louis Cardinals.

2018: Played for Springfield Cardinals and Memphis Redbirds

In 2018, Sosa played for the Springfield Cardinals before being promoted to the Memphis Redbirds. He hit .270 with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs in 123 games between the two clubs.

2019: Started the year with Memphis, Recalled by St. Louis

In 2019, Sosa began the year with Memphis and was recalled by St. Louis for the first time on July 16.

August 4, 2020: Tested Positive for COVID-19

On August 4, 2020, it was announced that Sosa had tested positive for COVID-19 and was subsequently placed on the injured list.

June 4, 2021: First Career Home Run

On June 4, 2021, Edmundo Sosa hit his first career home run, a solo home run off of Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo.

July 30, 2022: Traded to the Philadelphia Phillies

On July 30, 2022, the Cardinals traded Edmundo Sosa to the Philadelphia Phillies for JoJo Romero.

2022: Key Plays in 2022 National League Wild Card Series

In 2022, during game one of the National League Wild Card Series between the Phillies and Cardinals, Sosa scored a crucial insurance run in the ninth inning, contributing to the Phillies' 6-3 win. In game two, he caught a flyball to secure the series win for the Phillies.

2022: Regular Season Performance

In the 2022 regular season, Edmundo Sosa batted .227/.275/.369 in 176 at-bats, with two home runs and six steals in seven attempts, playing 42 games at shortstop and 22 games at third base with his two teams combined.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with Phillies

On January 13, 2023, Edmundo Sosa agreed to a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Phillies, avoiding salary arbitration.

2024: Salary Agreement and Heart & Hustle Award Nomination

In 2024, Sosa and the Phillies agreed to a $1.7 million salary for the season. On August 1st, 2024, Sosa was announced as a preliminary winner of the Heart & Hustle Award.