Elías Sosa

Who is Elías Sosa?

Elías Sosa Martínez, is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent on March 4, 1968. He played for the Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers, and San Diego Padres.

Sosa was used almost exclusively in relief during his 12-year MLB career. He appeared in 601 games, just three as a starter, and performed as both a closer and a long man.

He had several excellent seasons in the big leagues. He twice had an earned run average below 2.00, and in his rookie year, 1973, he won 10 games, saved 18, and pitched in 71 games, all of which would become career highs.

Also of note in 1973, he saved nine of teammate Ron Bryant's major league-leading 24 wins, including #20 .

He finished in the American League or National League TOP TEN four times for games pitched and games finished, three times for saves, and once for winning percentage.

Other career highlights include:

3 scoreless innings to earn a save against the Philadelphia Phillies