F. P. Santangelo

Born: 10/24/1967 in Livonia, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-02 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frank-Paul Santangelo

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Biography

F. P. Santangelo was a professional baseball player born in 1967 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Over the course of his career, he played in 665 games, accumulating 415 hits, 21 home runs, and 162 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .245. Known for his versatility on the field, Santangelo played multiple positions, contributing both offensively and defensively to the teams he represented. His speed on the bases was highlighted by his 37 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways. Santangelo's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift toward increased offensive production and the growing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, including the Montreal Expos and the San Francisco Giants. His journey through the major leagues exemplified the resilience and determination required to succeed in a highly competitive environment, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike. After retiring from professional play, Santangelo remained involved in baseball, sharing his knowledge and passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
665	1691	258	415	87	14	21	162	37	240	319	0.245	0.364	0.351	0.715	-1105.6

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1995	WSN	NL	35	98	11	29	5	1	1	9	1	12	9	0.296	.266 (+11%)	.337 (+14%)	.417 (-5%)	.755 (+4%)	104.9
1996	WSN	NL	152	393	54	109	20	5	7	56	5	49	61	0.277	.269 (+3%)	.340 (+8%)	.426 (-5%)	.767 (+1%)	221.5
1997	WSN	NL	130	350	56	87	19	5	5	31	8	50	73	0.249	.266 (-7%)	.336 (+12%)	.419 (-11%)	.756 (avg)	252.1
1998	WSN	NL	122	383	53	82	18	0	4	23	7	44	72	0.214	.266 (-20%)	.335 (-1%)	.420 (-30%)	.755 (-18%)	-1119.4
1999	SFG	NL	113	254	49	66	17	3	3	26	12	53	54	0.260	.271 (-4%)	.344 (+18%)	.433 (-11%)	.778 (+2%)	351.0
2000	LAD	NL	81	142	19	28	4	0	1	9	3	21	33	0.197	.270 (-27%)	.344 (-7%)	.437 (-44%)	.782 (-27%)	-697.4
2001	OAK	AL	32	71	16	14	4	0	0	8	1	11	17	0.197	.263 (-25%)	.332 (+3%)	.426 (-41%)	.758 (-22%)	-218.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2001	ALDS2	OAK	2	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	90	59	122	160	3	21
3B	62	44	32	79	5	2
OF	477	328	793	18	10	4
SS	3	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	MON	2B	5	0	1	0	0	0
1995	MON	OF	25	22	46	0	1	0
1996	MON	2B	5	1	5	7	0	2
1996	MON	3B	23	17	14	34	2	2
1996	MON	OF	124	87	232	4	4	1
1996	MON	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1997	MON	2B	7	1	5	6	0	2
1997	MON	3B	32	25	17	45	3	0
1997	MON	OF	99	67	153	4	0	2
1997	MON	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1998	MON	2B	35	29	47	71	2	7
1998	MON	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1998	MON	OF	92	75	164	6	3	0
1999	SFN	2B	11	6	13	21	0	1
1999	SFN	3B	3	2	1	0	0	0
1999	SFN	OF	81	50	130	4	1	1
1999	SFN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	LAN	2B	7	6	18	15	1	2
2000	LAN	OF	50	23	58	0	1	0
2001	OAK	2B	20	16	33	40	0	7
2001	OAK	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
2001	OAK	OF	6	4	10	0	0	0