| Rafael
Soriano
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11. Will Soriano & Gonzalez be back? 
The Braves have some decisions to make on their bullpen
-by TheBravesShow.com
Oct 18, 2009 |
RP Rafael Soriano: Struggling since the All-Star Break
-by TheBravesShow.com
Aug 15, 2009 |
RP Rafael Soriano: Wonderful in May for the Atlanta bullpen
-by TheBravesShow.com
May 31, 2009 |
2009 Preview: The Bullpen
Will the bullpen be fresher with the rotation now stronger?
-by TheBravesShow.com
Apr 4, 2009 |
Pitching staff getting the job done
Despite the unbelieveable losses in personnel, pitching staff doing well
-by TheBravesShow.com
May 17, 2008 |
12. Who will be the closer in 2008?
Soriano in the drivers seat to replace Wickman next season
-by TheBravesShow.com
Oct 12, 2007 |
Revamped bullpen the key in 2007
Atlanta's bullpen was broken, and now it seems fixed
-by TheBravesShow.com
Apr 1, 2007 |
Braves thrilled with acquisition of Soriano
Right-hander could be Wickman's main setup man next season
-by TheBravesShow.com
Dec 7, 2006 |
First on The Braves Show: Ramirez for Soriano
Braves agree to trade lefty starter for reliever
-by TheBravesShow.com
Dec 6, 2006 |
P Rafael Soriano: Injury Update
-by ScoutMLBNetwork.com
Sep 11, 2005 |
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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 175
Bats: R
Throws: R
| Date of Birth: |
12/19/1979 |
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| Biography: |
Personal:
Signed out of Domincan Republic by Mariners on Aug. 30, 1996...Spent his first two years of pro ball as an outfielder before switching to pitcher...throws a mid-90s fastball, a hard-slider, and a developing changeup.
Major League Highlights:
2003 - Soriano blazed through his sophomore campaign with flying colors. In 40 appearances, the 23-year-old finished 3-0 with a 1.53 ERA. He also recorded 68 strikeouts in just 53 innings pitched while walking a mere 12 batters.
2002 - Luck wasn't on Soriano's side as the youngster lost all three of his decisions in his rookie campaign. He appeared in 10 games, eight of them starts, and had a 4.56 ERA.
Minor League Highlights:
Soriano ranked as one of the low Class-A Midwest League's top pitching prospects in 2000, posting an 8-4 record and 2.87 ERA at Wisconsin. Moving up through the ranks didn't slow his rapid development. Soriano split 2001 at Class-A San Bernadino and Double-A San Antonio, striking out 151 batters on the season and going a combined 8-5. The right-hander continued his success into 2002, leading San Antonio to the Texas League championship with a 14-strikeout performance in the final game. |
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