Nick Sogard
| Nick Sogard | |
|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox – No. 75 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: September 9, 1997 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Nicholas John Sogard (born September 9, 1997) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Sogard attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, California,[1] and Loyola Marymount University, where he played college baseball for the Loyola Marymount Lions.[2] The Tampa Bay Rays selected him in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB draft.[3]
On July 31, 2024, the Red Sox promoted Sogard to the major leagues.[3]
Personal life
Sogard's cousins Eric and Alex both played professional baseball. Eric was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 2nd round of the 2007 MLB draft, and played in the major leagues from 2010 to 2021. Alex was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 26th round of the 2010 MLB draft, but never reached the majors and retired following the 2015 campaign.[4]
Sogard is also a nephew of former major league players Steve Sax and Dave Sax. Steve was a five–time All–Star, two–time World Series champion, and the 1982 NL Rookie of the Year, and played from 1981 to 1994. Dave saw brief action for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox from 1982 to 1987.[5]
References
- ^ https://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article72534822.html
- ^ https://www.laloyolan.com/sports/baseball/nick-sogard-baseball-in-the-bloodlines/article_f8d59dbe-96fc-537f-9825-60c63c81cd76.html
- ^ a b https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/sports/mlb/woosox/2024/07/31/nick-sogard-boston-red-sox-call-up-promotion-major-leagues/74622847007/
- ^ "Minor Disruption: Shortstop Nick Sogard can lean on family of big leaguers for support". todaynewspost.com. June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "'He'll get his opportunity': Popular WooSox player Sogard gets called up to Boston Red Sox". thegardnernews.com. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)