Esteban Santa Cruz

Born: 1885 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba

Height: 5'3"

Biography

Esteban Santa Cruz, born in 1885, is an active player known for his versatility as a position player in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 82 games, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting. With 68 hits to his name, Santa Cruz maintains a batting average of .234, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts. While he has not yet hit a home run, he has driven in 26 runs and demonstrated his agility on the bases with 9 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to advance runners and create scoring opportunities. Santa Cruz plays during an era characterized by a diverse playing style and evolving strategies, embracing the importance of speed and small ball tactics. As he continues his career, he remains a vital part of his team's lineup, embodying the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defines many players of his generation. His ongoing contributions reflect not only his personal drive but also the dynamic nature of modern baseball, where every player's role can shift and evolve with the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 290 41 68 3 1 0 26 9 21 0 0.234 0.286 0.252 0.538 -566.4

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 4 0 27 4 3 1
OF 79 20 154 14 10 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
Left Field 3
Center Field 75
Right Field 1