Andrew Sopko
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Andrew Sopko | |
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Born: Missoula, Montana | August 7, 1994|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Andrew Philip Sopko (born August 7, 1994) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
Career
Sopko attended Loyola Sacred Heart High School in Missoula, Montana. He played basketball at Loyola Sacred Heart, but Montana does not have high school baseball, so he played American Legion Baseball for the Missoula Mavericks.[1] Sopko committed to attend Gonzaga University to play college baseball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The San Diego Padres selected him in the 14th round, with the 435th overall selection, of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He opted not to sign, and enrolled at Gonzaga.[3] In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]
The
On January 11, 2019, the Dodgers traded Sopko and Ronny Brito to the Toronto Blue Jays for Russell Martin.[9] Sopko was released on November 20, 2020.
Personal life
Sopko's father, Paul, moved to Missoula from
References
- ^ Marshall, Pete (July 22, 2016). "Quakes' Andrew Sopko hoping to make big move from Montana to Dodgers – Daily Bulletin". Dailybulletin.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ a b MICHAEL HEINBACH of the Missoulian (June 9, 2012). "Pitching decisions: Missoula ace Andrew Sopko weighs choice between college, Padres | Other Area sports". missoulian.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ Bagby, Vince. "Missoula's Sopko drafted by Dodgers in 7th round | KECI". Nbcmontana.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "#31 Andrew Sopko - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Former Mavs pitcher Sopko drafted by Dodgers in 7th round | College". missoulian.com. June 9, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Missoula native Andrew Sopko thrilled to take mound in Billings | Billings Mustangs". billingsgazette.com. August 8, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Catching up with Andrew Sopko: Former Mav makes quick climb in minors | Local". missoulian.com. May 21, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Missoula native Andrew Sopko promoted back to Class AA Tulsa". MontanaSports.com. June 11, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Jays pick up Brito, Sopko for Martin". MiLB.com. July 4, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)