Eric Sogard
| Eric Sogard | |
|---|---|
Sogard batting for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: May 22, 1986 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 14, 2010, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 21, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .246 |
| Home runs | 26 |
| Runs batted in | 187 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Eric Sidney Sogard (born May 22, 1986) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, and Chicago Cubs.
Sogard attended Arizona State University and played college baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils. His nickname "Nerd Power" was given to him by Athletics fans, who liked his play style and distinct glasses.