Nelson Santovenia

Born: 7/27/1961 in Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1987-09-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Nelson Gil Santovenia

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Biography

Nelson Santovenia was a position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1987 to 1993, primarily known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. Born in 1961, Santovenia made his debut during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing influence of analytics and a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. Over his career, he appeared in 297 games, accumulating 206 hits, 22 home runs, and 116 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .233. Though not a household name, Santovenia contributed to his teams with versatility and a solid approach at the plate. His ability to combine power with speed, evidenced by his four stolen bases, highlighted his role as a player who could impact the game in various ways. While his career statistics may not position him among the elite, Santovenia's dedication and performance during the late 1980s and early 1990s left a mark on the teams he played for, reflecting the competitive spirit of an era that embraced both traditional skills and evolving playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
297	884	77	206	42	4	22	116	4	59	165	0.233	0.281	0.364	0.645	-1458.9

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1987	WSN	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	WSN	NL	92	309	26	73	20	2	8	41	2	24	77	0.236	.254 (-7%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (+4%)	.695 (-1%)	-162.5
1989	WSN	NL	97	304	30	76	14	1	5	31	2	24	37	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.319 (-4%)	.375 (-6%)	.694 (-5%)	-298.9
1990	WSN	NL	59	163	13	31	3	1	6	28	0	8	31	0.190	.257 (-26%)	.324 (-32%)	.385 (-14%)	.710 (-22%)	-727.4
1991	WSN	NL	41	96	7	24	5	0	2	14	0	2	18	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.323 (-21%)	.384 (-5%)	.708 (-13%)	-270.1
1992	CHW	AL	2	3	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	KCR	AL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	4	42	4	0	5
C	263	229	1409	166	30	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	MON	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1988	MON	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1988	MON	C	86	83	457	63	9	7
1989	MON	1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
1989	MON	C	89	83	561	66	12	7
1990	MON	C	51	43	264	24	6	7
1991	MON	1B	7	3	31	4	0	4
1991	MON	C	30	17	109	12	3	3
1992	CHA	C	2	1	3	0	0	0
1993	KCA	C	4	2	14	1	0	0