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Paul Sorrento
#44 | Left Field | Kansas City Royals | Roster
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Through October 2, 1999
YR
1999		 G
99
 AB
294
 R
40
 H
69
 2B
14
 3B
1
 HR
11
 RBI
42
 BB
49
 SO
101
 SB
1
 CS
1
 OBP
.351
 SLG
.401
 AVG
.235

Profile & Scouting Report

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Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs.
Throws: Right
Bats: Left
Positions: Left Field, First Base, Designated Hitter
Born: November 17, 1965, Somerville , Massachusetts
Drafted: Selected by the California Angels in the fourth round of the 1986 free-agent draft.
Acquired: Signed by the Seattle Mariners as a free agent on Jan. 3, 1996.
Pre-Majors Highlights: Played in 1986 College World Series with Florida State ... Named Second team All-America by Baseball America in 1986.
Personal Information: Married (Melissa).

Scouting Report

1999 Season
Paul Sorrento suffered through a second straight disappointing season with the Devil Rays. He tried hard but couldn't master the switch to playing the outfield, and he struggled at the plate when he did get into the lineup. His sole highlight was a 491-foot homer at Texas, the longest in stadium history.


Hitting, Baserunning & Defense
Sorrento was a wreck at the plate most days, biting at weak offspeed stuff, chasing fastballs out of the zone and missing the handful of pitches he should have been able to handle. While there was no faulting his effort or professionalism, Sorrento proved that as an outfielder he is a pretty good first baseman. He just does not have the speed, agility or arm to play the outfield. He's a non-factor on the bases as well.


2000 Outlook
The Devil Rays declined Sorrento's 2000 option, then didn't offer him arbitration as a free agent, ensuring that he'll play elsewhere this season. He'll look for a team that will allow him to call first base home.


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