zoom_in Click to enlarge

Sammy Sosa

▲ ▼

description Sammy Sosa Overview

Sammy Sosa is a former professional baseball right fielder who played primarily for the Chicago Cubs during a 20-season Major League Baseball career. He is best remembered for his historic 1998 season, during which he hit 66 home runs and engaged in a widely publicized home run chase with Mark McGwire to break Roger Maris's single-season record. Sosa finished his career with 609 home runs, becoming one of the few players in MLB history to surpass the 600-home run milestone.

help Sammy Sosa FAQ

How many home runs did Sammy Sosa hit in 1998?

Sosa hit 66 home runs for the Chicago Cubs in 1998. Mark McGwire finished with 70 for the St. Louis Cardinals, but Sosa won the National League MVP Award.

Did Sammy Sosa hit 60 home runs in more than one season?

Yes, he is the only major-league player to record three 60-home-run seasons. He hit 66 in 1998, 63 in 1999 and 64 in 2001.

Which teams did Sammy Sosa play for besides the Cubs?

Sosa began with the Texas Rangers, moved to the Chicago White Sox and spent most of his career with the Cubs. He later played for the Baltimore Orioles before finishing with a second stint in Texas.

Is Sammy Sosa in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

No, Sosa was not elected during his ten years on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot. His candidacy was debated in the context of baseball's steroid era despite his 609 career home runs.