Don't compare me to Babe Ruth. God gave me the opportunity and the ability to be here at the right time, at the right moment, just like he gave Babe Ruth when he was playing. I just hope I can keep doing what I've been doing - keep taking care of business.

The contract included an invitation to spring training where Sosa competed for a spot in the lineup with Nelson Cruz Jason Botts and other rookies/prospects. Sosa became only the fifth man in history following Babe Ruth Willie Mays Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds to hit 600 regular season home runs. In 144 games he batted.

Sosa's Major League career began with the Texas Rangers in 1989. Sosa played with four Major League Baseball teams over his career which spanned from 1989–2007. The other was Cubs player and RBI Champion Hack Wilson during his record setting 1930 season in which he recorded 191 RBIs.