Rutgers University Athletics

2019 MLB Draft Pick (19th Round, Toronto Blue Jays)

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Career Highs
H: 1, two times
HR: -
RBI: -
R: -
BB: 1, at Minnesota (3/7/21)
SB: -

2021 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in eight games with two starts at designated hitter ... led off the ninth inning with a pinch-hit single versus Penn State (4/3) ... recorded a single for first collegiate hit in debut at Minnesota (3/6).

2020 (Freshman): Did not see game action.

Prior to Rutgers: Drafted in the 19th round (pick 567) of the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays ... played senior season at Tottenville High School in Staten Island … helped team to a 15-4 record, winning the PSAL AAA Southern Division … had a .590 on-base percentage for the season with 16 hits and 17 walks … drove in 15 runs and scored 18 times … added seven stolen bases … hit 4-for-6 with three walks, five RBIs and four stolen bases in three playoff games … previously played at Moore Catholic … named First Team All-Staten Island … a Third Team Preseason Underclass All-American … played travel baseball with Richmond County Baseball Club from 2013-18 … took part in mix martial arts for six years.

Personal: Son of Gustavo and Lisa Sosa … has two older twins sisters, Carina and Carolina … sisters are in college studying special education and sign language.

Know Your Knights
One word to describe Coach Owens: Focused
Favorite Rutgers athlete, past or present: Todd Frazier
Favorite place to hang out on campus: My dorm
The person I most admire: My father because he is a hardworking man
If I wasn’t playing baseball, I’d be: Still be active and working out my body.
Favorite professional athlete: Ronald Acuña Jr.
Favorite professional sports team: Los Angeles Lakers
One word to describe myself on the field: Fearless
One word to describe myself off the field: Outgoing
Few people know that I: Play video games.
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My father
I started playing my sport because: Its runs in my blood.
I chose Rutgers because: I wanted a great education, and on top of that, it feels like home when I’m here.
Favorite cereal: Captain Crunch
Favorite musician/group: Drake
The first song I knew all the words to: “Marvins Room” - Drake
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Gaming.
Rituals I have before, during or after a game: A prayer, good meal, quick workout, listen to music
Favorite all-time gift received: My dog
Pets I had growing up were: A dog
My favorite Halloween costume growing up: Spider-Man
The place in the world I would most like to visit: Hawaii
The website I visit most often: Rutgers.canvas
My favorite teacher: Mrs. Simone (English)
The quote that most resonates with me: “Be great.”
If my life was a book, the title would be: Overcome
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Matte black.
My spirit animal: Lion
One thing on my bucket list: Go skydiving
Phone app you cannot live without: Waze
What would you like to say to the R Fund donors who have provided for your scholarship and/or facility resources? Thank you so much for all you have done!
How has Rutgers and donor support changed your life? Gave me opportunities to work on my craft daily and educate myself on and off the field.