Sammy Sosa By ghdboyee Nov 12, 1968 was when he was born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro De Macoris, in the Dominican Republic. Period: Nov 12, 1968 to Aug 26, 2001 Sammy Sosa Jul 30, 1985 he has signed to be part of the Texas Rangers organization. Jun 16, 1989 the Rangers promoted Sosa to their AA team in Tulsa, Oklahoma Jul 29, 1990 he was reported to the White Sox's AAA team in Vancouver, Canada Jul 29, 1991 Sosa had one year under his belt and was assured that he would remain the team's starting right fielder for the season. May 19, 1993 he became the first player in Cubs history to hit more than 30 home runs and steal more than 30 bases in the same season. Mar 2, 1997 was when spring training started. May 25, 1998 Sosa put together the most impressive home running hitting barrage in the history of the game. Jun 21, 1998 ended the home run hitting barrage Sep 8, 1998 was when Sosa led yhe Cubs into St. Louis to face McGwire's Cardinals. Sep 18, 1998 Sosa became the first player ever to hit 60 home runs Aug 27, 2001 Sosa has won the All Star Game home run derby.