Player Report for #28 Joe Soca  |  | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Player Report for #28 Joe Soca | | Monday, April 15th, 1985 | 
| Rec | 0-0 | | ERA | 0.00 | | IP | 0.0 | | BB | 0 | | K | 0 |
| | Name: | Joe Soca | Contract: | Major League Contract | | Nickname: | | Salary: | $3,350,000 | | Birthday: | 02-18-1949 | Signed Through: | 1985 Season | | Age: | 36 | Years of Major League Service: | 14 Years, 58 Days | | Born in: | Lancaster (California) | Major League Service Days this Year: | 8 Days | | Nationality: | American | | | | Height: | 6' 6" | Years on 40-Man Roster: | 14 Years, 58 Days | | Weight: | 230 lbs | Years of Pro Service: | 16 Years | | | | Arbitration Eligibility: | Not eligible, free agent after contract expires! | | Position: | MR | Minor League Option Years: | 2 option years left | | Bats: | Right | | | | Throws: | Right | Contract Extension | - | | Status: | Completely Rested | Drafted | - | | Morale: | Normal | Local Popularity (National) | Popular (Fair) |
| | | Pitching Ratings (OSA) | | Pitching | Stuff | Movement | Control | Velocity | | | Overall | 3 | 4 | 6 | 91-93 Mph | | | Versus LHP | 3 | 4 | 6 | | | | Versus RHP | 3 | 4 | 6 | | | | Talent | 4 | 5 | 6 | | |
| Pitching Ratings | | | Pitches: | Fastball, Changeup | | Endurance: | 3 | | | | | Groundball Pct.: | 39 | | | | | Holding Runners: | 7 | | | |
| | Batting Ratings (OSA) | | Batting | Contact | Gap | Power | Discipline/Eye | Avoid K's | | | Overall | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | | Versus LHP | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | | Versus RHP | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | | Talent | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Running & Bunting Ratings | | | Fielding Ratings | | Running Speed: | 3 | | Pitcher 5 | | Stealing Ability: | 4 | | | | Baserunning Instincts: | 4 | | | | Sacrifice Bunt: | 6 | | | | Bunt for Hit: | 2 | | | | Hitter Type: | Normal | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Career Minor League Pitching Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | CG | SHO | WHIP | BABIP | VORP |
| | Player History | | 01-02-1978 | Drafted in the 1978 inaugural draft (Round 14, Pick 8, 268th overall Pick) by the Maine Guides. | | 04-17-1978 | Was traded by the Maine Guides to the Pawtucket Patriots, along with C C. Cooper, SP M. Hinchy, in exchange for C D. Beacham, CF A. Caballero. | | 07-31-1978 | Was traded by the Pawtucket Patriots to the Wilmington Wildcats in exchange for MR T. Alger. | | 11-11-1978 | Became a free agent. | | 11-21-1978 | Signed a 3-year contract worth a total of $5,640,000 with the Carolina Tobs organization. | | 01-01-1979 | SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 5 (5); Control: 6 (6). | | 01-01-1980 | SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (4); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 5 (5). | | 11-16-1980 | Became a free agent. | | 01-01-1981 | SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (5); Movement: 5 (6); Control: 6 (6). | | 02-05-1981 | Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $23,000,000 with the Syracuse Slammers organization. | | 01-01-1982 | SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (4); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 5 (5). | | 09-27-1982 | Injured (back spasms), out for 1-2 weeks. | | 11-10-1982 | Became a free agent. | | 01-01-1983 | SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (4); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 6 (6). | | 01-04-1983 | Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $12,140,000 with the Syracuse Slammers organization. | | 03-09-1983 | Injured (finger blister), out for 1-2 weeks. | | 01-01-1984 | SISA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 3 (4); Movement: 5 (5); Control: 6 (6). | | 07-30-1984 | Was traded by the Syracuse Slammers to the Baltimore Bulldogs in exchange for MR P. Tomlinson, LF J. Gordon, a 3rd draft pick. | | 11-23-1984 | Became a free agent. | | 12-26-1984 | Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,350,000 with the Syracuse Slammers organization. | | 01-01-1985 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 3 (4); Movement: 4 (5); Control: 6 (6). | | Leader Boards Appearances | | Year | G | Rank | | 1979 | 74 | 6 | | 1981 | 66 | 5 | | 1983 | 70 | 5 | | | Year | HLD | Rank | | 1978 | 14 | 8 | | 1979 | 19 | 3 | | 1981 | 16 | 8 | | 1982 | 16 | 8 | | 1983 | 24 | 1 | | | Year | RA | Rank | | 1979 | 74 | 6 | | 1981 | 66 | 5 | | 1983 | 70 | 5 | | | | | |
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