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Omir Santos
Santos with the New York Mets
Catcher
Born:(1981-04-29)April 29, 1981(age 43)
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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 runs7
Runs batted in41
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On June 13, 2012, Santos signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies.[24]

Cleveland Indians

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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

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Santos signed a minor league deal with thePittsburgh Pirateson February 7, 2014.[29]

Washington Nationals

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Santos signed a minor league contract with theWashington Nationalsin 2015.[30]He was released on April 2, 2015.[3]

Cleveland Indians (second stint)

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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

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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

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  2. ^Fordin, Spencer (September 5, 2008)."O's make flurry of roster moves".Baltimore Orioles.MLB.Archived fromthe originalon September 9, 2008.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  3. ^abcde"Omir Santos Stats".Baseball-Reference.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  4. ^"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.
  5. ^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.
  6. ^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.
  7. ^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.
  8. ^ab"Mets clip Marlins with Santos' 11th-inning single".ESPN.Associated Press.May 29, 2009.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  9. ^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.
  10. ^"Barajas signs with Mets".Sports Illustrated.February 20, 2010.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  11. ^"Mets 6, Nationals 5".ESPN.Associated Press.March 7, 2010.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  12. ^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.
  13. ^Baron, Michael (November 10, 2010)."Mike Hessman and Omir Santos Become Free Agents".Mets Blog.Archived fromthe originalon November 13, 2010.RetrievedNovember 13,2010.
  14. ^Mensching, Kurt (December 6, 2010)."Report: Tigers sign Omir Santos to minor league deal".Bless You Boys.SB Nation.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  15. ^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.
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  18. ^abc"Tigers recall Santos as Cabrera on paternity list".ESPN.Associated Press.August 25, 2011.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  19. ^Schmehl, James (November 30, 2011)."Detroit Tigers re-sign catcher Omir Santos to minor league deal".Michigan Live.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  20. ^"Tigers Purchase The Contract Of Catcher Omir Santos From Toledo".WWJ-TV.May 30, 2012.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  21. ^Schmehl, James (June 3, 2012)."Detroit Tigers' Omir Santos plays hero, erases costly errors with walk-off sacrifice fly".Michigan Live.RetrievedJune 3,2012.
  22. ^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.
  23. ^Iott, Chris (June 8, 2012)."Catcher Omir Santos declines assignment to Triple-A Toledo, becomes free agent".Michigan Live.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  24. ^Schmehl, James (June 13, 2012)."Former Detroit Tigers catcher Omir Santos signs minor-league deal with Colorado Rockies".Michigan Live.RetrievedFebruary 10,2014.
  25. ^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.
  26. ^"Indians place Marson on DL".Yahoo! Sports.April 9, 2013.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  27. ^"Indians recall Blake Wood, send Omir Santos to AAA".Fox Sports.July 14, 2013.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  28. ^Massie, Jim (July 14, 2013)."Cleveland options Wood to Clippers; outrights Santos".The Columbus Dispatch.Archived fromthe originalon July 23, 2013.RetrievedJuly 23,2013.
  29. ^"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.
  30. ^Eddy, Matt (January 11, 2015)."Minor League Transactions: Dec. 24-Jan. 8".Baseball America.Archived fromthe originalon January 13, 2015.RetrievedJanuary 13,2015.
  31. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2016".baseballamerica.RetrievedAugust 3,2024.
  32. ^"Scrappers Front Office And Coaching Staff - 2019".Baseball America.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
  33. ^Bell, Mandy (January 24, 2020)."Indians announce Minors coaching changes".MLB.MLB Advanced Media.RetrievedJanuary 24,2020.
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