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Paul Anthony Sorrento (born November 17, 1965 in Somerville, Massachusetts) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1989 through 1999, Sorrento played for the Minnesota Twins (1989-91), Cleveland Indians (1992-95), Seattle Mariners (1996-97) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-99). He batted left handed and threw right handed. Sorrento played college baseball for the Florida State University Seminoles under head coach Mike Marin.

Career

In an 11-season career, Sorrento posted a .257 batting average with 166 home runs and 565 RBI in 1093 games played.

Best seasons

1996: .289 BA, 23 HR, 93 RBI
1997: .269 BA, 31 HR, 80 RBI

Fact

Sorrento became the first DH in Tampa Bay history (March 31, 1998)
Sorrento made the first base hit in the history of Camden Yards (April 6, 1992)

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