Omir Santos, baseball player, 2008-2013

Omir Santos

Born: 4/29/1981 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2008-09-05 | Final Game: 2013-04-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

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Biography

Omir Santos was a professional baseball player born in 1981, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 2008 to 2013. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets and later played for the Baltimore Orioles. Over the course of his career, Santos appeared in 122 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile player. He recorded 80 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 41 runs, finishing with a batting average of .248. Despite not being known for speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of 0 stolen bases, Santos made a notable impact behind the plate and contributed to his teams' efforts during the competitive landscape of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Santos's playing style was characterized by his solid defensive abilities and a reliable bat, making him a valuable asset during his time in the league. Although his career was relatively brief, he played in a transitional era of baseball, bridging the gap between the traditional approaches of the past and the more analytical strategies that would soon dominate the game. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during his time with the Mets, remain part of the fabric of baseball history, reflecting the journey of a player who, while not a superstar, found a way to leave his mark in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 322 29 80 14 1 7 41 0 15 51 0.248 0.280 0.363 0.644 -556.9

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
2008 BAL AL 11 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 96 281 28 73 14 1 7 40 0 15 44 0.260 .262 (-1%) .332 (-11%) .417 (-6%) .750 (-8%) -556.9
2011 DET AL 11 22 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.227 — — — — 0.0
2012 DET AL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2013 CLE AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 ALDS1 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 114 86 592 29 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BAL C 9 3 19 0 0 0
2009 NYN C 91 74 502 26 3 4
2011 DET C 10 6 48 3 0 0
2012 DET C 3 3 21 0 2 0
2013 CLE C 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 114
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
East Central College Union MO 2000, 2001