Santiago Espinal

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Born: 11/13/1994 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2020-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Santiago Roman Espinal

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Biography

Santiago Espinal is a professional baseball player born in 1994, currently an active position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) since his debut on July 25, 2020. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, Espinal has established himself as a valuable asset for his team over the course of his career. With a batting average of .266, he has recorded 350 hits in 465 games, along with 20 home runs and 144 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively as well. His speed on the bases is notable, as he has successfully stolen 26 bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base-running. Espinal's performance has earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact in the league early in his career. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, he plays a crucial role in the ongoing evolution of the game, contributing to the dynamic landscape of modern baseball. His journey reflects the growing importance of multi-talented players in today's game, where adaptability and a well-rounded skill set are essential for success.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
589	1637	182	427	81	1	20	162	28	125	244	0.261	0.315	0.348	0.663	-2137.1

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2020	TOR	AL	27	60	10	16	4	0	0	6	1	4	16	0.267	.244 (+9%)	.321 (-4%)	.417 (-20%)	.739 (-13%)	-143.4
2021	TOR	AL	92	222	32	69	13	1	2	17	6	22	30	0.311	.243 (+27%)	.317 (+18%)	.410 (-1%)	.727 (+7%)	376.3
2022	TOR	AL	135	449	51	120	25	0	7	51	6	36	68	0.267	.242 (+10%)	.311 (+3%)	.394 (-6%)	.706 (-2%)	-146.4
2023	TOR	AL	93	230	30	57	14	0	2	25	2	18	36	0.248	.248 (avg)	.320 (-3%)	.414 (-19%)	.734 (-12%)	-505.2
2024	CIN	NL	118	357	32	88	12	0	9	45	11	24	54	0.246	.243 (+1%)	.312 (-6%)	.399 (-11%)	.711 (-9%)	-602.7
2025	CIN	NL	114	301	25	73	12	0	0	16	2	21	38	0.243	.245 (-1%)	.314 (-7%)	.403 (-30%)	.718 (-20%)	-1115.7
2026	LAD	NL	10	18	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	3	2	1	1	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 102.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2020	TOR	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	3	2	1	0	9.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	6	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.667

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	ALWC2	TOR	1	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
2022	ALWC2	TOR	1	4	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	2	16	0	0	1
2B	219	180	254	419	13	92
3B	262	196	118	400	13	29
OF	24	13	21	0	1	0
P	2	0	1	0	0	0
SS	56	34	53	111	3	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2020	TOR	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
2020	TOR	P	2	0	1	0	0	0
2020	TOR	SS	21	18	22	57	2	12
2021	TOR	3B	81	62	33	159	4	16
2022	TOR	2B	120	105	148	255	4	56
2022	TOR	3B	11	10	8	15	2	3
2022	TOR	SS	11	4	6	15	0	2
2023	TOR	2B	47	34	42	81	6	21
2023	TOR	3B	26	17	16	36	2	2
2023	TOR	SS	16	9	18	27	1	9
2024	CIN	2B	33	27	41	56	2	13
2024	CIN	3B	67	56	26	96	4	6
2024	CIN	OF	8	4	12	0	0	0
2024	CIN	SS	6	3	6	10	0	1
2025	CIN	1B	3	2	16	0	0	1
2025	CIN	2B	19	14	23	27	1	2
2025	CIN	3B	75	50	34	93	1	2
2025	CIN	OF	16	9	9	0	1	0
2025	CIN	SS	2	0	1	2	0	0