Omir Santos
Omir Santos | |
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![]() Santos with the New York Mets | |
Catcher | |
Born: Bayamón, Puerto Rico | April 29, 1981|
Batted:Right Threw:Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 5, 2008, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 9, 2013, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .248 |
Home runs | 7 |
Runs batted in | 41 |
Teams | |
Omir Santos Rios(born April 29, 1981) is a Puerto Rican formerprofessional baseballcatcher.He played inMajor League Baseballfor theBaltimore Orioles,theNew York Mets,theDetroit Tigers,and theCleveland Indiansand is currently the manager of theLake County Captains,theHigh-Aaffiliate of theCleveland Guardians.
Career
[edit]He attendedEast Central CollegeinUnion, Missouri.TheNew York Yankeesdrafted Santos in the 21st round of the2001 Major League Baseball Draft,[1]but he made his major league debut in 2008 for theBaltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]On September 5, 2008, Santos was called up to the Orioles from the Triple-ANorfolk Tides.[2]Santos played in 11 games and had 10 at-bats, recording one hit.[3]He caught nine total games, starting three.[3]
New York Mets
[edit]On January 20, 2009, Santos signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[4]On April 17, Santos was called up to the Mets to replace the injuredBrian Schneiderafter starting the season with the Triple–ABuffalo Bisons.[5]On April 27, Santos hit his first career home run, a grand slam offFlorida MarlinspitcherAníbal Sánchez.It was the first grand slam hit inCiti Field.The home run also produced his first career RBI.[6]On May 23, Santos hit a two-run go-ahead home run offRed SoxcloserJonathan PapelbonatFenway Parkin the ninth inning with two outs, which was the difference maker in the game.[7]On May 29, against theFlorida Marlins,he hit a game-tying home run in the fifth inning and a game-winning single in the bottom of the 11th.[8]Soon after the game, the Mets traded their other backup catcherRamón Castroto theChicago White Soxfor pitcherLance Broadway,ensuring that Santos stayed with the team as the backup catcher toBrian Schneider.[8]On November 25, Santos was named on the 51st annual Topps All-Star Rookie team.[9]Santos finished the season with seven home runs, 40runs batted in(RBI), 73 hits and a.260 average in 96 games.[3]
On February 20, 2010, the Mets signed catcherRod Barajasto a Major League deal.[10]WithHenry Blancoserving as the backup catcher, Santos began the season in the minor leagues. On March 7, Santos hit aninside-the-park grand slamin spring training.[11]On June 4, the Mets called up Santos to back up the backup catcher Blanco, who was a "bit banged up". He was optioned back to the minors on June 7.[12]On November 10, Santos refused his minor league assignment and became a free agent.[13]
Detroit Tigers
[edit]During the 2010 MLB Winter Meetings, Santos signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers.[14]He was promoted to the Tigers on April 19 and was given number 18 to fill in for the injuredVictor Martínez.[15]On April 19 against theSeattle Mariners,Santos recorded a pinch hit single.[16]The next day, he got the start at catcher, where he went 0-for-4 and caught nine innings.[17]Santos was recalled again in August to replaceMiguel Cabrerawho was attending the birth of his child.[18]The Tigers used Cabrera's paternity leave as an opportunity for Santos to catch a game in place ofAlex Avila,who had started the previous 18 games.[18]Regular backup catcherVíctor Martínezhad been limited to designated hitter due to injury.[18]
After being outrighted to Triple-A in 2011, Santos was given an invitation to spring training as a non-roster player.[19]He did not make the opening day roster, but was called up to the Tigers on May 30, 2012 after injuries toAlex AvilaandGerald Laird.[20]On June 2, 2012, Santos had a walk-off sacrifice fly to beat the New York Yankees.[21]
On June 6, 2012, Santos wasdesignated for assignment.[22]On June 8, 2012, Santos declined the minor league assignment and became a free agent.[23]
Colorado Rockies
[edit]On June 13, 2012, Santos signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies.[24]
Cleveland Indians
[edit]On February 5, 2013, Santos signed a minor league contract with theCleveland Indians.[25]Santos started the 2013 season with the Triple-AColumbus Clippers,and was called up to the Indians on April 9, 2013.[26]He appeared in one game for the Indians before being optioned back to Columbus a week later.[27]On July 14, Santos was outrighted off the 40-man roster to Columbus.[28]
Santos declared free agency on October 3, 2013.
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]Santos signed a minor league deal with thePittsburgh Pirateson February 7, 2014.[29]
Washington Nationals
[edit]Santos signed a minor league contract with theWashington Nationalsin 2015.[30]He was released on April 2, 2015.[3]
Cleveland Indians (second stint)
[edit]On February 26, 2016, Santos signed a minor league contract with theCleveland Indians.[3]He did not appear in a game for the organization and elected free agency following the season on November 7.[31]
Coaching career
[edit]Santos was named as the bench coach for theMahoning Valley Scrappersin 2019.[32]He was promoted to manager of theDominican Summer League Indians 1on January 24, 2020.[33]He was named manager of theLake County Captains,the High-A affiliate for theCleveland Guardians,for the 2023 campaign.
References
[edit]- ^"21st Round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft".Baseball-Reference.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
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- ^abcde"Omir Santos Stats".Baseball-Reference.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^"Tom Martin and Casey Fossum among 10 non-roster invitees to Mets Major League Spring Training".New York Mets.MLB.January 20, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon January 25, 2009.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Rubin, Adam (April 18, 2009)."Mets expect Pelfrey to miss his turn".New York Daily News.Archived fromthe originalon April 21, 2009.RetrievedApril 29,2009.
- ^Rubin, Adam (April 27, 2009)."Omir Santos slams Marlins as John Maine starts to roll in 7–1 win".New York Daily News.Archived fromthe originalon April 30, 2009.RetrievedApril 29,2009.
- ^Dicomo, Anthony (May 23, 2009)."Santos, Mets Stun Red Sox; Go-ahead Homer Followed by Brilliant Show of Defense".New York Mets.MLB.Archived fromthe originalon May 26, 2009.RetrievedMay 23,2009.
- ^ab"Mets clip Marlins with Santos' 11th-inning single".ESPN.Associated Press.May 29, 2009.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Noble, Marty (November 25, 2009)."Santos makes Topps All-Star Rookie team".New York Mets.MLB.Archived fromthe originalon November 28, 2009.RetrievedJune 7,2010.
- ^"Barajas signs with Mets".Sports Illustrated.February 20, 2010.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^"Mets 6, Nationals 5".ESPN.Associated Press.March 7, 2010.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^DiComo, Anthony (June 6, 2010)."With Blanco on mend, Mets option Santos".New York Mets.MLB.Archived fromthe originalon June 10, 2010.RetrievedJune 7,2010.
- ^Baron, Michael (November 10, 2010)."Mike Hessman and Omir Santos Become Free Agents".Mets Blog.Archived fromthe originalon November 13, 2010.RetrievedNovember 13,2010.
- ^Mensching, Kurt (December 6, 2010)."Report: Tigers sign Omir Santos to minor league deal".Bless You Boys.SB Nation.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Beck, Jason (April 19, 2011)."Tigers place V-Mart on 15-day disabled list".Detroit Tigers.MLB.Archived fromthe originalon April 23, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^"Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners Box Score, April 19, 2011".Baseball-Reference.April 19, 2011.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^"Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners Box Score, April 20, 2011".Baseball-Reference.April 20, 2011.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^abc"Tigers recall Santos as Cabrera on paternity list".ESPN.Associated Press.August 25, 2011.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Schmehl, James (November 30, 2011)."Detroit Tigers re-sign catcher Omir Santos to minor league deal".Michigan Live.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^"Tigers Purchase The Contract Of Catcher Omir Santos From Toledo".WWJ-TV.May 30, 2012.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Schmehl, James (June 3, 2012)."Detroit Tigers' Omir Santos plays hero, erases costly errors with walk-off sacrifice fly".Michigan Live.RetrievedJune 3,2012.
- ^Beck, Jason (June 6, 2012)."Tigers lose Avila to DL with hamstring issue".MLB.MLB Advanced Media.Archived fromthe originalon June 13, 2012.RetrievedJune 7,2012.
- ^Iott, Chris (June 8, 2012)."Catcher Omir Santos declines assignment to Triple-A Toledo, becomes free agent".Michigan Live.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Schmehl, James (June 13, 2012)."Former Detroit Tigers catcher Omir Santos signs minor-league deal with Colorado Rockies".Michigan Live.RetrievedFebruary 10,2014.
- ^Jordan Bastian [@MLBastian] (February 5, 2013)."Indians have signed C Omir Santos to a Minor League contract with a spring invite. Gives Cleveland 6 catchers in camp"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
- ^"Indians place Marson on DL".Yahoo! Sports.April 9, 2013.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^"Indians recall Blake Wood, send Omir Santos to AAA".Fox Sports.July 14, 2013.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Massie, Jim (July 14, 2013)."Cleveland options Wood to Clippers; outrights Santos".The Columbus Dispatch.Archived fromthe originalon July 23, 2013.RetrievedJuly 23,2013.
- ^"Omir Santos, Pirates agree to minor league deal".Sports Illustrated.CNN.Associated Press.February 7, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon February 22, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 10,2014.
- ^Eddy, Matt (January 11, 2015)."Minor League Transactions: Dec. 24-Jan. 8".Baseball America.Archived fromthe originalon January 13, 2015.RetrievedJanuary 13,2015.
- ^"Minor League Free Agents 2016".baseballamerica.RetrievedAugust 3,2024.
- ^"Scrappers Front Office And Coaching Staff - 2019".Baseball America.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Bell, Mandy (January 24, 2020)."Indians announce Minors coaching changes".MLB.MLB Advanced Media.RetrievedJanuary 24,2020.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information fromMLB,orESPN,orBaseball Reference,orFangraphs,orBaseball Reference (Minors)
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