Personal Information
Full Name | Gregory Soto |
Date of Birth | February 11, 1995 |
Nationality | Dominican |
Height | 1.85 m |
Role | Pitcher |
Gregory Soto: A Brief Biography
Gregory Soto is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball. He made his Major League debut in 2019 and has previously played for the Detroit Tigers. Gregory has been selected as an All-Star twice in his career and is famous for his pitching abilities.
Gregory Soto's Personal Information
Name | Gregory Soto |
Age | 28 |
Dob | 11 February 1995 |
Nationality | Dominican |
Mother’s Name | Georgina |
Father's name | Gregorio |
Profession | Baseball Player |
Net Worth | $5 million ( estimated) |
Height | 6 Feet 1 Inches (185cm) |
Weight | 107 kg |
Education | Undisclosed |
Relationship Status | Married |
Gregory Soto's Early Life
Gregory Soto was born on February 11, 1995, in Haina, Dominican Republic. He signed as an international free agent with the Detroit Tigers in December 2012 and made his professional debut in 2013 with the Dominican Summer League Tigers.
Soto spent several years playing in the minor leagues and has succeeded at various levels. He has spent time with multiple other teams, including Gulf Coast Tigers, Connecticut Tigers, now known as Norwich Sea Unicorns, West Michigan Whitecaps and the Lakeland Flying Tigers according to mlb.com.
Gregory Soto's Personal Life
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Gregory Soto is married to Raengel Solis, and the couple have two children together. Besides this, he has not revealed much about his personal life.
Gregory Soto’s Family Background
Gregory Soto’s mother’s name is Georgina Soto while his father name is Gregorio Soto. Beyond this, little is known about Gregory’s personal life and family background. Additionally, Gregory Soto, also has a brother named Jose Soto Barrea. Unfortunately, not much information is available about him.
Gregory Soto's Wife
Gregory Soto is married to Raengel Solis. Raengel Solis is a successful climate journalist who has won the Emmy Award four times. She had previously worked as an anchor for Telemundo in Florida before joining Telemundo 47 New York in 2018. Prior to this, she has also worked for Telemundo 49 in Tampa, Florida.
Before her career in journalism, Raengel had experience in the fashion world. She even participated in the Miss Dominican Republic beauty pageant in 2009, where she was the fifth runner-up, according to tvguidetime.com.
Throughout her career, Raengel Solis hinted to her followers about her probability of getting into a relationship. She revealed baseball Gregory Soto to be her man on January 1, 2021. Unfortunately, she kept the fact secret that she had already married the baseball star. The couple celebrated their first anniversary on December 14, 2021.
Gregory Soto's Kids
Gregory and his wife Raengel have two children together. Their first child, Yadiel Soto, was born in 2017, and is around 5 years old presently. Yadiel is Gregory's child from a previous relationship, and Raengel is frequently seen sharing heartwarming moments with him.
The couple’s second child is Grenceli Soto, born on February 15, 2022. The little one has been seen accompanying his parents and older brother Yadel at events like the All-Star Game in 2021.
Gregory Soto's Social Media
Gregory has an Instagram account with over 38 thousand followers. He has done six posts so far. However, it is Raengel’s Instagram on which family activities are seen.
Gregory’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregsoto_30
Raengel’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raengelsolist47
Gregory Soto's Net Worth
As of 2023, Gregory’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million.
Gregory has accumulated wealth through his successful career as a professional baseball pitcher. His earnings come from his salary as a player and any incentives he may have received.
Gregory Soto's Career Stats
Gregory has played with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies so far. He has a career win-loss record of 11-24 and has maintained an ERA of 4.27, and also has recorded 257 strikeouts along with 52 saves, with a WHIP of 1.42.
Here is a tabular representation of Gregory Soto's MLB career stats.
Stats | Value |
Games | 254 |
Win-Loss record | 11-24 |
ERA | 4.26 |
Strikeouts | 273 |
WHIP | 1.42 |
Innings Pitched | 264.0 |
Source - MLB.com.
Gregory Soto’s Brand Ambassadors
Gregory Soto has yet to become a brand ambassador for any brand during his baseball career yet.
Gregory Soto’s Investments
Gregory Soto has not made any information available regarding any investments made by him in any sector.
Gregory Soto's Achievements
Gregory is a two-time All-Star, selected in both 2021 and 2022. He was also named Lakeland Flying Tigers's minor league pitcher of the year in 2017. He will earn many more achievements as he takes his baseball career into the future.
Gregory Soto's Contract
On January 13, 2023, Gregory signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies for $3.925 million, avoiding salary arbitration.
The agreement came after he was traded to the Phillies from the Detroit Tigers on January 7, 2023, along with Kody Clemens, in exchange for the outfielder Matt Vierling, infielder Nick Maton and catcher Donny Sands.
Gregory Soto's Diet
Gregory has improved his diet post the 2020 pandemic and has remained committed to maintaining a consistent daily routine, all because of his dedication to becoming a better pitcher. While specific details are not revealed online, his ability to command pitches effectively is evident in the form of better performances out of the bullpen.
Gregory Soto’s House
Gregory Soto has not disclosed information about the location or address of his house for privacy concerns. It has been revealed however, that he likes to spend his time in his home country of the Dominican Republic during the offseason.
Gregory Soto’s Cars
Gregory Soto has not disclosed any information about the cars that are in his collection to the media or the public.
FAQs
A. Gregory was born on February 11, 1995, in Haina, Dominican Republic.
A. Gregory Soto made his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers on May 11, 2019.
A. As of 2023, Gregory has played for the Detroit Tigers from 2019 to 2022 and is currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.
A. As of 2023, Gregory has a career win-loss record of 11-24, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He has recorded 257 strikeouts and 52 saves, with a WHIP of 1.42.