Sammy Sosa is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1992 to 2004. He was a six-time All-Star and won the National League MVP award in 1998. He is best known for his home run hitting prowess, setting the single-season home run record in 1998 with 66 home runs. He also holds the record for most home runs hit in a single season by a foreign-born player.