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Geovany Soto #18 - C

Chicago Cubs
DOB: Jan 20, 1983
Age: 26
Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico
HT: 6-1 WT: 225
Bats/Throws: R/R
MLB Seasons: 5
Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 2001 (11th round).

Current Status: Off Season (on 40-man roster)

	Year	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	AVG
Year to date:	2009	102	331	27	72	19	1	11	47	50	77	1	0	.321	.381	.218

Scouting Report

Assets	A complete package at the catcher position: calls a good game, has a strong throwing arm, and hits for power and average while showing good patience. A hard-working workhorse who strives to improve his game.
Flaws	A bit of a late bloomer, he took awhile developing his game at the minor league level. While a good power hitter, he strikes out too much.
Career potential	All-Star catcher.

Honours and Awards

2008	Named to the All-Star Game
2008	NL - Rookie of the Year
2007	Pacific Coast League (AAA) - Most Valuable Player
2007	Pacific Coast (AAA) - All-Star Team

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

07-Aug-09	Missed 25 games (oblique injury).
11-Jul-09	Oblique injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 7).
08-Jul-09	Oblique injury, day-to-day.
15-Apr-09	Missed 1 game (right shoulder injury).
13-Apr-09	Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
12-Apr-09	Missed 3 games (right shoulder injury).
08-Apr-09	Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
25-Feb-09	Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
01-Oct-08	Missed 2 games (hand injury).
27-Sep-08	Hand injury, day-to-day.
26-Sep-08	Missed 3 games (back injury).
25-Sep-08	back
20-Sep-08	Missed 1 game (left hand injury).
19-Sep-08	Left hand injury, day-to-day.
07-Jun-08	Missed 1 game (finger injury).
06-Jun-08	Finger injury, day-to-day.
01-Sep-07	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
17-Jul-07	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
13-Jul-07	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
20-Mar-07	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
05-Mar-07	Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
01-Sep-06	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
29-Jun-06	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
27-Jun-06	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
23-Mar-06	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
06-Sep-05	Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
18-Mar-05	Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
18-Nov-04	Contract purchased from West Tenn (AA).

Trades

06-Jun-01	Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round in 2001.

Career Stats

Year	Team	League	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	AVG
2009	Chicago Cubs	NL	102	331	27	72	19	1	11	47	50	77	1	0	.321	.381	.218
2009	Tennessee	AA	3	9	2	3	0	0	2	4	2	4	0	0	.455	.100	.333
2009	AZL Cubs	R	1	3	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	.333	.667	.333
2008	Chicago Cubs	NL	141	494	66	141	35	2	23	86	62	121	0	1	.364	.504	.285
2007	Chicago Cubs	NL	18	54	12	21	6	0	3	8	5	14	0	0	.433	.667	.389
2007	Iowa	AAA	110	385	75	136	31	3	26	109	53	94	0	0	.424	.652	.353
2006	Chicago Cubs	NL	11	25	1	5	1	0	0	2	0	5	0	0	.231	.240	.200
2006	Iowa	AAA	108	342	34	93	21	0	6	38	41	74	0	1	.353	.386	.272
2005	Chicago Cubs	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
2005	Iowa	AAA	91	292	30	74	14	0	4	39	48	77	0	1	.357	.342	.253
2004	West Tenn	AA	104	332	47	90	16	0	9	48	40	71	1	2	.355	.401	.271
2003	Daytona	A	89	297	26	72	12	2	2	38	31	58	0	0	.313	.316	.242
2002	Boise	A	1	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.400	.400	.400
2002	AZL Cubs	R	44	156	24	42	10	2	3	24	13	35	0	2	.333	.417	.269
2001	AZL Cubs	R	41	150	18	39	16	0	1	20	15	33	1	0	.339	.387	.260
	Total	NL	273	905	106	239	61	3	37	143	117	217	1	1	.348	.461	.264
	Total	AAA	309	1019	139	303	66	3	36	186	142	245	0	2	.381	.474	.297
	Total	AA	107	341	49	93	16	0	11	52	42	75	1	2	.358	.416	.273
	Total	A	90	302	27	74	12	2	2	38	31	59	0	0	.314	.318	.245
	Total	R	86	309	42	82	27	2	4	46	28	69	1	2	.336	.405	.265

Playoff Stats

Year	Team	League	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	AVG
2008	Chicago Cubs	NL	3	11	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	.250	.273	.182
2007		-	2	6	1	1	0	0	1	2	2	1	0	0	.370	.660	-