Miami Catcher Alex Sosa Fulfills Childhood Dream

Sosa, a Florida native, grew up attending Hurricanes baseball games and is now a key player for the team.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Alex Sosa, a new catcher for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team, has had a lifelong love for the program. As a Florida native, Sosa and his family frequently attended UM games growing up, watching players like Zack Collins and Willie Abreu. Now, Sosa is thrilled to be suiting up for the Hurricanes and is looking forward to playing in big rivalries like the upcoming series against Florida.

Why it matters

Sosa's story represents the deep connection between Miami baseball and the local community. As a top recruit who grew up attending games, his decision to play for the Hurricanes shows the program's ability to attract top talent from the region. Sosa's journey also highlights the pride and passion that Miami fans have for their college baseball team.

The details

Sosa, who transferred to Miami after two seasons at NC State, will play a pivotal role for the Hurricanes in 2026 as they aim to return to the College World Series for the first time since 2016. Last season, Sosa totaled 55 hits, 16 doubles, 40 RBIs and 10 home runs while batting .291 for the Wolfpack.

  • Sosa will make his Miami debut on Friday, February 27 in the opening series against Lehigh.
  • The Hurricanes will host their rival Florida Gators from February 27 to March 1, a series Sosa is especially excited for.
  • Sosa will face his former team, NC State, in early May when Miami travels to Raleigh for a three-game series.

The players

Alex Sosa

A new catcher for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team, Sosa is a Florida native who grew up attending UM games and is now fulfilling his childhood dream of playing for the program.

Zack Collins

A former Miami Hurricanes baseball player who Sosa looked up to as a child, attending games and even asking Collins to hit a home run for him, which he did.

Willie Abreu

Another former Miami Hurricanes baseball player that Sosa admired as a child, attending games to watch the team play.

J.D. Arteaga

The current head coach of the Miami Hurricanes baseball team, who is leading the program's push to return to the College World Series.

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What they’re saying

“My family had season tickets here. We'd come every weekend to watch the guys play. Zack Collins, Willie Abreu, those are some guys that meant a lot to me growing up, and now to be able to play here, I can't even put it into words.”

— Alex Sosa, Miami Catcher (on3.com)

“Zack Collins was on deck, and I told him to hit a homer for me, and he put one into the parking garage, so that was pretty cool.”

— Alex Sosa, Miami Catcher (on3.com)

“The team here is great. They took me in, been hanging out with these guys every single day.”

— Alex Sosa, Miami Catcher (on3.com)

“I've never been a part of a Miami – Florida series. I used to watch them as a kid and watch it from the stands, but to be able to play in that, I'm really looking forward to the Florida series.”

— Alex Sosa, Miami Catcher (on3.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Sosa's journey to Miami represents the deep connection between the university's baseball program and the local community. As a top recruit who grew up attending games, his decision to play for the Hurricanes highlights the pride and passion that Miami fans have for their college baseball team.