• Full name Michael John Graydon Soroka
  • Born 08/04/1997 in Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Bishop Carroll
  • Debut 05/01/2018
  • Drafted in the 1st round (28th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2015 (signed for $1,974,700).
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    There hasn't been a player out of Alberta selected in the top 100 picks since the Red Sox picked Chris Reitsma 34th overall in 1996, and while Soroka probably won't go that high, he should end up off the board in the first few rounds in June. Armed with three pitches, Soroka attacks hitters with a low 90s fastball that he can spot down and to both sides of the plate. His best pitch is his above-average curveball, which projects as a plus pitch. In a spring start against the Toronto Blue Jays, Soroka's breaking ball froze righthanded hitters, including star catcher Russell Martin. The pitch is as tight as any breaking ball in this class, and breaks very late as it drops into the bottom of the strike zone with 12-to-6 or 11-to-5 shape. Soroka also has feel for a changeup, which scouts see as a potential average pitch. There's some concern about the across-body finish to his arm action, but he has no history of arm trouble and has a physical, 6-foot-5 body. Soroka projects as a middle of the rotation starter, though he is a strong student and may be tough to sign away from his commitment to California.

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  • Rated Best Slider in the Atlanta Braves in 2019
  • Rated Best Control in the Atlanta Braves in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • RHP Michael Soroka elected free agency.
  • Chicago White Sox activated RHP Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list.
  • Chicago White Sox sent RHP Michael Soroka on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights.
  • Chicago White Sox placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 16, 2024. Right shoulder strain.
  • Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Michael Soroka to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Michael Soroka to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Michael Soroka to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Michael Soroka to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Michael Soroka from Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Michael Soroka from Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Michael Soroka to Gwinnett Stripers.

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