Guide Note:Geovany Soto is a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and attended the American Military Academy. He was signed by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round, 318th overall pick in the 2001 amateur draft. In 2003 he was named a Florida State League all star. In 2004 he moved to the Southern League and once again was named an all star. After spending a few years solely in the minor leagues, he was added to the Chicago Cubs 40 man roster in November 2004. Made his Major League Baseball debut on September 23, 2005, catching for the Chicago Cubs. In 2006 he played for the triple AIowa Cubs before being promoted again to the Chicago Cubs where he got his first Major League Baseball hit on September 3 against the San Francisco Giants. He started the 2007 season back in the minor leagues and rejoined the Chicago Cubs in July, and then in September flourished batting .426. He started a game in the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks contributing with a home run. He appears to be the Chicago Cubs full time catcher after previous started Jason Kendall signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. One area of improvement appears to be his throwing as he allowed more stolen bases than any other catcher in 2008 spring training games. He is also cousin of fomer Major League Baseball player and Chicago Cubs infielder Ramon Martinez.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 20, 1983 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- Position: Catcher
- Major League Debut: September 23, 2005
- Career Home Runs: 4
- Career Runs Batted In: 11
- Career Batting Average: .314
- First Major Leauge Hit: September 3, 2006
