Santiago Rosario, baseball player, 1965-1965

Santiago Rosario

Born: 7/25/1939 in Guayanilla, P.R.

Died: 9/6/2013 in Guayanilla, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1965-06-23 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Santiago Rosario was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career from 1965. Playing primarily as a position player, Rosario showcased his talents over the course of 81 games. He recorded 20 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 8 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .235. Known for his steady approach at the plate, he contributed to his team's offense during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more dynamic style of play. Despite the limited duration of his career, which culminated on October 3, 1965, Rosario's presence on the field during the mid-1960s positioned him within a unique era of baseball characterized by significant social and athletic changes, including the rise of African American and Latino players in the sport. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game reflect the depth and diversity of talent that characterized the league during this transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 85 8 20 3 0 2 8 0 6 16 0.235 0.287 0.341 0.628 -132.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1965 KC1 AL 81 85 8 20 3 0 2 8 0 6 16 0.235 .245 (-4%) .310 (-8%) .371 (-8%) .682 (-8%) -132.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 31 8 99 7 1 5
OF 3 1 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 KC1 1B 31 8 99 7 1 5
1965 KC1 OF 3 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 31
Left Field 2
Right Field 1