Julio Santana, baseball player, 1997-2006

Julio Santana

Born: 1/20/1973 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-04-06 | Final Game: 2006-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Julio Franklin Santana

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Biography

Julio Santana, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2006. Throughout his career, Santana played for several teams, showcasing his talents on the mound during a period characterized by a mix of offensive explosion and evolving pitching strategies. With a career record of 17-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3, he was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 308 strikeouts over his time in the league. Despite encountering challenges in achieving a winning record, Santana's contributions to the game went beyond statistics, as he played an essential role in his teams' pitching rotations. Santana’s career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increased importance of bullpen roles. He recorded one save throughout his time in the majors, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher who could step into different roles when needed. While he may not have achieved the hallmark statistics typically associated with Hall of Fame pitchers, his dedication to the game and ability to compete at the highest level left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. After retiring in 2006, Santana remained a part of baseball’s rich history as a player who navigated the complexities of the game during a competitive and dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 31 209 42 1 0 1 479.0 518 282 70 232 308 5.30 0

Career ERA 5.30 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1997 TEX AL 4 6 30 14 0 0 0 104.0 141 78 49 64 6.75 4.39 (-54%) -2703.0
1998 TEX AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 5 4 1 8.44 — 0.0
1998 TBR AL 5 6 32 19 1 0 0 140.3 144 66 58 60 4.23 4.43 (+4%) -
1999 TBR AL 1 4 22 5 0 0 0 55.3 66 45 32 34 7.32 4.71 (-55%) -
2000 WSN NL 1 5 36 4 0 0 0 66.7 69 42 33 58 5.67 4.77 (-19%) -
2002 DET AL 3 5 38 0 0 0 0 57.0 49 18 28 38 2.84 4.28 (+34%) -1087.3
2005 MIL NL 3 5 41 0 0 0 1 42.0 34 21 19 49 4.50 4.29 (-5%) 413.0
2006 PHI NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.3 8 7 9 4 7.56 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
209 16 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 67.2% 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
1997 TEX AL 30 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1998 TEX AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 TBR AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TBR AL 22 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 36 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 DET AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 PHI NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 209 42 19 49 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 TEX P 30 14 6 15 0 3
1998 TEX P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1998 TBA P 32 19 5 11 2 0
1999 TBA P 22 5 3 5 1 1
2000 MON P 36 4 3 10 0 1
2002 DET P 38 0 0 3 2 0
2005 MIL P 41 0 2 3 1 0
2006 PHI P 7 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 209

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 PHI NL $800,000
1999 TBA AL $272,500
1998 TBA AL $197,500
1998 TEX AL $182,500
1997 TEX AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $1,602,500