""If you come watch me for a day, you are probably not going to notice that I was on the field. If you come for a month or two, you will probably leave saying I am a pretty good player.""
"The 28-year-old Sogard, who was acquired along with catcher Ronaldo Hernandez in 2021 from the Rays organization for Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs (neither of whom are with that organization anymore), has logged innings at every infield position as well as right field in the system. He committed one error in 30 games, that coming at first base, which, on this team, is a breath of fresh air. He's more sound defensively than, say, an Enmanuel Valdez would have been, he is more patient at the plate than an Abraham Toro, and while he does not provide the spark that a Romy Gonzalez does, his versatility affords him a Major League job."
"Nick Sogard had his second consecutive season as a product of a depleted roster with limited platoon options, but he made the absolute most of the opportunities he was given on the Major League roster with his versatility and defensive dependability."
Nick Sogard completed a second consecutive season shaped by a depleted roster and limited platoon options while maximizing Major League opportunities. He provided defensive dependability and multi-position versatility, logging innings at every infield position and in right field. He committed one error in 30 MLB games, with most Triple-A errors concentrated at shortstop. He was acquired in 2021 alongside catcher Ronaldo Hernandez from the Rays in exchange for Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs. He offers steadier defense than some alternatives, greater plate patience than others, and his versatility secures a Major League job despite limited offensive impact.
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