Joakim
Soria
P · TOR · Around average
- PAL
- 55
- WAR
- 0.1
- ERA
- 5.06
2021№ 180 / 271
Joakim Soria
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 93 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 4, 2007
- Born
- May 18, 1984 (42)
- Birthplace
- Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico
- Nickname
- Pepe
Career history
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2021 (1 season)
- Arizona Diamondbacks · 2021 (1 season)
- Athletics · 2019 – 2020 (2 seasons)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2018 (1 season)
- Chicago White Sox · 2018 (1 season)
- Kansas City Royals · 2016 – 2017 (2 seasons)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2015 (1 season)
- Detroit Tigers · 2014 – 2015 (2 seasons)
- Texas Rangers · 2013 – 2014 (2 seasons)
- Kansas City Royals · 2007 – 2011 (5 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 5.06 | 37.1 | 40 | 1.37 | |
| 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7.88 | 8.0 | 9 | 1.50 |
| 2021 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 31 | 1 | 4 | 4.30 | 29.1 | 31 | 1.33 |
| 2020 | Athletics | 22 | 2 | 2 | 2.82 | 22.1 | 24 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | Athletics | 71 | 2 | 4 | 4.30 | 69.0 | 79 | 1.03 |
| 2018 | 66 | 3 | 4 | 3.12 | 60.2 | 75 | 1.14 | |
| 2018 | Milwaukee Brewers | 26 | 3 | 1 | 4.09 | 22.0 | 26 | 1.09 |
| 2018 | Chicago White Sox | 40 | 0 | 3 | 2.56 | 38.2 | 49 | 1.16 |
| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | 59 | 4 | 3 | 3.70 | 56.0 | 64 | 1.23 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Royals | 70 | 5 | 8 | 4.05 | 66.2 | 68 | 1.46 |
| 2015 | 72 | 3 | 1 | 2.53 | 67.2 | 64 | 1.09 | |
| 2015 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2.03 | 26.2 | 28 | 1.16 |
| 2015 | Detroit Tigers | 43 | 3 | 1 | 2.85 | 41.0 | 36 | 1.05 |
| 2014 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 3.25 | 44.1 | 48 | 0.99 | |
| 2014 | Detroit Tigers | 13 | 1 | 1 | 4.91 | 11.0 | 6 | 1.36 |
| 2014 | Texas Rangers | 35 | 1 | 3 | 2.70 | 33.1 | 42 | 0.87 |
| 2013 | Texas Rangers | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3.80 | 23.2 | 28 | 1.35 |
| 2011 | Kansas City Royals | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4.03 | 60.1 | 60 | 1.28 |
| 2010 | Kansas City Royals | 66 | 1 | 2 | 1.78 | 65.2 | 71 | 1.05 |
| 2009 | Kansas City Royals | 47 | 3 | 2 | 2.21 | 53.0 | 69 | 1.13 |
| 2008 | Kansas City Royals | 63 | 2 | 3 | 1.60 | 67.1 | 66 | 0.86 |
| 2007 | Kansas City Royals | 62 | 2 | 3 | 2.48 | 69.0 | 75 | 0.94 |
| Career totals | 773 | 36 | 45 | 3.11 | 763.0 | 831 | 1.13 | |
Joakim Soria: our analysis
2021 season: 41 G, 37.3 IP, 1 W, 4 L, 40 SO, 1.37 WHIP. WAR 0.1 (180th of 271) · PAL 55, around average.
In 2021, Joakim Soria, 42, posts a PAL Rating of 55 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 180th among 271 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: command (72, above average) and stuff (63, above average). On the other hand, velocity (29, below average) holds him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
5.06
FIP
4.16
xFIP
4.15
ERA-
118
WHIP
1.37
K%
25.2 %
BB%
7.5 %
Strikeouts
40
Innings
37.3
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: -0.7 to 0.9
Strikeouts
37
2021 WAR
0.1
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20210.1 WAR · 0.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
-30 · 37 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
78
Established regular
- VEL
- Velocity
- 68
- STF
- Stuff
- 78
- CTL
- Control
- 80
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 73
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 71
- EX
- Experience
- 94
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- 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
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 4.16 · RA9-WAR: 0.0
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.
Fastball
92.8 mi/h
27th percentile
K%
25.2 %
57th percentile
BB%
7.5 %
75th percentile
xERA
3.87
53th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.303
53th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.5 %
44th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 | vs TB | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5.06 |
| Sep 11 | @ BAL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.71 |
| Sep 9 | @ NYY | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.84 |
| Sep 7 | @ NYY | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.89 |
| Sep 4 | vs ATH | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5.03 |
| Sep 1 | vs BAL | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.97 |
| Aug 30 | vs BAL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.82 |
| Aug 28 | @ DET | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.94 |
| Aug 26 | vs CWS | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.06 |
| Aug 2 | vs CLE | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.15 |
Joakim Soria: frequently asked questions
What is Joakim Soria's record in 2021?
Joakim Soria is 1-4 in 2021, with a 5.06 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 37.3 innings, 6 saves.
How old is Joakim Soria?
Joakim Soria is 42 years old: he was born on May 18, 1984.
How tall is Joakim Soria, and how much does he weigh?
Joakim Soria is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Joakim Soria from?
Mexico: Joakim Soria was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico.
What team does Joakim Soria play for?
Joakim Soria plays for the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB, at P.
How good is Joakim Soria?
Joakim Soria produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 182nd of 271 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 55 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Joakim Soria a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 182nd of 271 players at his position in the MLB in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Joakim Soria's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
