Jose Santiago, baseball player, 1997-2005

Jose Santiago

Born: 11/5/1974 in Fajardo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-06-07 | Final Game: 2005-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jose Rafael Santiago

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Biography

Jose Santiago, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2006. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Santiago carved out a niche in the league during his career, which spanned nearly a decade. He finished his playing days with a record of 17-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36, showcasing his ability to navigate through challenging games and provide valuable innings for his teams. Throughout his career, Santiago accumulated a total of 153 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, highlighting his role not only as a starter but also as a reliable option in the bullpen. His performances contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic time in baseball characterized by an increase in offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. Santiago's contributions on the mound reflected the resilience and adaptability required of pitchers in the early 2000s, an era marked by the transition towards more specialized roles within pitching staffs. After his retirement, Santiago remained a respected figure in baseball, remembered for his competitive nature and contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 22 229 0 0 0 4 299.0 336 145 28 95 153 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — near 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 KCR AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 7 1 2 1 1.93 — -
1998 KCR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 2 0 2 9.00 — -
1999 KCR AL 3 4 34 0 0 0 2 47.3 46 18 14 15 3.42 4.71 (+27%) -
2000 KCR AL 8 6 45 0 0 0 2 69.0 70 30 26 44 3.91 4.77 (+18%) -
2001 KCR AL 2 2 20 0 0 0 0 29.3 40 22 9 15 6.75 4.42 (-53%) -
2001 PHI NL 2 4 53 0 0 0 0 62.3 66 25 13 28 3.61 4.42 (+18%) 1450.8
2002 PHI NL 1 3 42 0 0 0 0 47.0 56 35 15 30 6.70 4.28 (-57%) -584.3
2003 CLE AL 1 3 25 0 0 0 0 31.7 37 10 14 15 2.84 4.40 (+35%) 134.0
2005 NYN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 10 2 2 3 3.18 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
229 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000 0.286 0.000 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 62.4% 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 KCR AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 KCR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 KCR AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PHI NL 53 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 PHI NL 42 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 NYN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 229 0 21 34 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 KCA P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1998 KCA P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1999 KCA P 34 0 4 4 0 0
2000 KCA P 45 0 5 9 1 0
2001 KCA P 20 0 4 7 0 0
2001 PHI P 53 0 4 4 1 1
2002 PHI P 42 0 3 4 0 0
2003 CLE P 25 0 1 3 2 0
2005 NYN P 4 0 0 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 229

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 CLE AL $600,000
2002 PHI NL $700,000
2001 KCA AL $260,000
2000 KCA AL $215,000
1999 KCA AL $201,000
Total Career Earnings $1,976,000