Slugger Sammy Sosa is a former professional baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1992 to 2004. He was known for his powerful batting and was one of the most popular players in the Major League Baseball during his time. He was a six-time All-Star, won the National League MVP award in 1998, and was the first player to hit 60 home runs in a single season twice. He also holds the record for the most home runs hit in a single season by a foreign-born player.