Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jorge Soler

Discover the career path of Jorge Soler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jorge Soler is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. Throughout his MLB career, he has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and San Francisco Giants. Known for his power hitting, Soler has established himself as a prominent figure in professional baseball. He continues to contribute his skills to his current team.

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2010: Cuban National Baseball Team

In 2010, Jorge Soler played for the Cuban national baseball team in the World Junior Baseball Championship, where he had a .304 batting average, .500 on-base percentage, and .522 slugging percentage, winning the bronze medal.

2011: Defection from Cuba

In 2011, Jorge Soler defected from Cuba to pursue a career in Major League Baseball (MLB).

June 2, 2012: Declared MLB Free Agent

On June 2, 2012, Jorge Soler was unblocked by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, making him an MLB free agent. Many teams became involved in bidding on Soler.

June 11, 2012: Signed with Chicago Cubs

On June 11, 2012, Jorge Soler reportedly agreed to a nine-year $30 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.

July 22, 2014: Promotion to Iowa Cubs

On July 22, 2014, after batting .415/.494/.862 with six home runs and 22 RBI in 22 games, Jorge Soler was promoted to the Iowa Cubs.

August 25, 2014: Called Up to Chicago Cubs

On August 25, 2014, Jorge Soler was called up to the Chicago Cubs for the first time.

2014: MLB Debut

In 2014, Jorge Soler made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2015: Postseason Debut

In 2015, Jorge Soler made his postseason debut. Setting a record by reaching base nine times in a row, and made a game-saving outfield assist in Game 4 of the Division Series.

2015: Starting Right Fielder

Jorge Soler was the starting right fielder for the Cubs in the 2015 season until an ankle injury sidelined him in early June. He returned to the starting lineup on July 5 after spending time in rehab, finishing the regular season with a .268 batting average, 15 home runs and 67 RBIs.

December 7, 2016: Traded to Royals

On December 7, 2016, the Cubs traded Jorge Soler to the Kansas City Royals for Wade Davis.

2016: World Series Win with Cubs

In 2016, Jorge Soler won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs.

September 3, 2019: Kansas City Record Holder

On September 3, 2019, Jorge Soler hit his 39th home run of the season, becoming Kansas City's record holder for most home runs in a single season.

2019: Led American League in Home Runs

In 2019, Jorge Soler batted .265, and led the American League with 48 home runs and 178 strikeouts in 589 at bats. His home run total was the most ever in a single season by a Cuban-born player.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season

In the 2020 pandemic-shortened season, Jorge Soler batted .228 with eight home runs and 24 RBIs in 43 games.

July 30, 2021: Traded to Atlanta Braves

On July 30, 2021, Jorge Soler was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Kasey Kalich.

2021: Performance with Kansas City

At the beginning of the 2021 season with Kansas City, Jorge Soler batted .192/.288/.370 in 308 at bats.

2021: Performance in 2021 Season

In 2021, Jorge Soler batted .223/.316/.432 with 27 home runs and 70 RBIs in 516 at bats between the Royals and the Braves. With the Braves, he hit .269/.358/.524. His home runs averaged 423 feet, the longest average home run distance of all major league hitters.

2021: World Series MVP

In 2021, Jorge Soler was named the World Series MVP for his performance in the Braves' six-game victory, becoming the second Cuban-born player to win the award after Liván Hernández.

2021: World Series Win and MVP Award

In 2021, Jorge Soler was traded to Atlanta, won the 2021 World Series, and earned the World Series Most Valuable Player Award.

March 22, 2022: Signed with Miami Marlins

On March 22, 2022, Jorge Soler signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Miami Marlins.

2022: Signed with Marlins

Before the 2022 season, Jorge Soler signed with the Miami Marlins.

2023: All-Star Selection

In 2023, Jorge Soler earned his first All-Star selection.

2023: Named to All-Star Game Roster

In 2023, Jorge Soler was named to the National League's roster for the MLB All-Star Game.

February 18, 2024: Signed with San Francisco Giants

On February 18, 2024, Jorge Soler signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

July 29, 2024: Traded Back to Atlanta Braves

On July 29, 2024, the Giants traded Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Tyler Matzek and Sabin Ceballos.

October 31, 2024: Traded to Los Angeles Angels

On October 31, 2024, Jorge Soler was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Griffin Canning.

2024: Signed with Giants and Traded

In 2024, Jorge Soler signed with the San Francisco Giants and began the season as their designated hitter. Later in 2024, the Giants traded him to the Braves and the Braves then traded him to the Angels.