Alfonso Soriano
Soriano became the first player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club twice, pulling off the rare feat in 2002 and 2006. His unique combination of power and speed — 412 career home runs with 289 stolen bases — placed him in exclusive company that few sluggers have ever reached.
The Dominican star's prime years showcased remarkable consistency at an elite level. His 2006 campaign with Washington stands as the pinnacle: 46 homers, 41 steals, and an OPS+ of 119 that represented his career-best offensive performance. That season perfectly captured his dual-threat capability that made him one of the most dynamic players of the 2000s.
Seven All-Star selections and four Silver Sluggers tell the story of sustained excellence across multiple positions and teams. While his .270 career average suggests a free-swinger, Soriano's ability to impact games through multiple offensive categories made him a cornerstone player wherever he landed.
Career · Batting
16 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NYY | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .125 | .625 | 80 |
| 2000 | NYY | 22 | 50 | 2 | 3 | .180 | .556 | 71 |
| 2001 | NYY | 158 | 574 | 18 | 73 | .268 | .736 | 97 |
| 2002 | NYY | 156 | 696 | 39 | 102 | .300 | .880 | 118 |
| 2003 | NYY | 156 | 682 | 38 | 91 | .290 | .863 | 114 |
| 2004 | TEX | 145 | 608 | 28 | 91 | .280 | .807 | 106 |
| 2005 | TEX | 156 | 637 | 36 | 104 | .268 | .821 | 110 |
| 2006 | WSH | 159 | 647 | 46 | 95 | .277 | .911 | 119 |
| 2007 | CHC | 135 | 579 | 33 | 70 | .299 | .897 | 118 |
| 2008 | CHC | 109 | 453 | 29 | 75 | .280 | .876 | 117 |
| 2009 | CHC | 117 | 477 | 20 | 55 | .241 | .726 | 97 |
| 2010 | CHC | 147 | 496 | 24 | 79 | .258 | .818 | 112 |
| 2011 | CHC | 137 | 475 | 26 | 88 | .244 | .759 | 105 |
| 2012 | CHC | 151 | 561 | 32 | 108 | .262 | .821 | 113 |
| 2013 | CHC | 151 | 581 | 34 | 101 | .255 | .791 | 111 |
| 2014 | NYY | 67 | 226 | 6 | 23 | .221 | .611 | 87 |
| Career | 1975 | 7750 | 412 | 1159 | .270 | — | — | |
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