Eric
Sogard
2B · CHC · Very poor
- PAL
- 2
- WAR
- -0.6
- HR
- 1
2021
Eric Sogard
#282B
Chicago Cubs
Biography
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 14, 2010
- Born
- May 22, 1986 (40)
- Birthplace
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Nickname
- Nerd Power
- Draft
- 2007
Career history
- Chicago Cubs · 2021 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2020 (1 season)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2019 (1 season)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2019 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2017 – 2018 (2 seasons)
- Athletics · 2010 – 2015 (6 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chicago Cubs | 78 | 169 | 42 | 1 | 12 | .249 | .597 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Brewers | 43 | 115 | 24 | 1 | 10 | .209 | .559 |
| 2019 | 110 | 396 | 115 | 13 | 40 | .290 | .810 | |
| 2019 | Tampa Bay Rays | 37 | 109 | 29 | 3 | 10 | .266 | .732 |
| 2019 | Toronto Blue Jays | 73 | 287 | 86 | 10 | 30 | .300 | .840 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee Brewers | 55 | 97 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .134 | .406 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee Brewers | 94 | 249 | 68 | 3 | 18 | .273 | .771 |
| 2015 | Athletics | 120 | 372 | 92 | 1 | 37 | .247 | .598 |
| 2014 | Athletics | 117 | 291 | 65 | 1 | 22 | .223 | .566 |
| 2013 | Athletics | 130 | 368 | 98 | 2 | 35 | .266 | .686 |
| 2012 | Athletics | 37 | 102 | 17 | 2 | 7 | .167 | .481 |
| 2011 | Athletics | 27 | 70 | 14 | 2 | 4 | .200 | .572 |
| 2010 | Athletics | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .429 | .985 |
| Career totals | 815 | 2236 | 551 | 26 | 187 | .246 | .651 | |
Eric Sogard: our analysis
2021 season: .249 AVG, .283 OBP, .314 SLG, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 3 SB. WAR -0.6 · PAL 2, very poor.
In 2021, Eric Sogard, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 2 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.6.
On the other hand, offense (6, among the weakest in the league) and power (7, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+0.7); his biggest cost: batting (-9.0).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
61
wOBA
.259
xwOBA
.233
OPS
.597
AVG
.249
OBP
.283
HR
1
RBI
12
SB
3
PA
180
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.5
80% of cases: -0.6 to 1.2
Home runs
1
2021 WAR
-0.6
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.6 WAR · -2.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-30 · 35 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 71
- POW
- Power
- 51
- EYE
- Eye
- 69
- SPD
- Speed
- 63
- FLD
- Fielding
- 69
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
84.0 mi/h
1th percentile
Max exit velocity
102.3 mi/h
0th percentile
Barrels
0.7 %
1th percentile
Hard-hit
14.9 %
0th percentile
xBA
.202
4th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
25.5 pi/s
10th percentile
Outs above average
-3
28th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | @ STL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .249 |
| Jul 20 | @ STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .244 |
| Jul 19 | @ STL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .246 |
| Jul 18 | @ AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .245 |
| Jul 17 | @ AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .248 |
| Jul 5 | vs PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Jul 4 | @ CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .253 |
| Jul 3 | @ CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .248 |
| Jun 30 | @ MIL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .244 |
| Jun 29 | @ MIL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .237 |
Eric Sogard: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Eric Sogard have in 2021?
Eric Sogard has 1 home run in 78 games in 2021, with a .249 batting average, 12 RBIs and a .597 OPS.
How old is Eric Sogard?
Eric Sogard is 40 years old: he was born on May 22, 1986.
How tall is Eric Sogard, and how much does he weigh?
Eric Sogard is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Eric Sogard from?
United States: Eric Sogard was born in Phoenix, AZ, United States.
What team does Eric Sogard play for?
Eric Sogard plays for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, at 2B, wearing number 28.
How good is Eric Sogard?
Eric Sogard produced -0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 2 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Eric Sogard drafted?
Eric Sogard: 2007.
What is Eric Sogard's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.5 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
