Valerio De Los Santos
Born: 10/6/1972 in Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1998-07-31 | Final Game: 2008-08-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Valerio Lorenzo De Los Santos
Biography
Valerio De Los Santos was a professional baseball pitcher known for his contributions to Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2008. Born in 1972, De Los Santos made his debut during an era marked by offensive explosions and the growing influence of specialized relief pitchers. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his versatility on the mound. De Los Santos concluded his career with a record of 9-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.57, along with 207 strikeouts and a single save.
De Los Santos was recognized for his ability to handle pressure situations, which was reflected in his time as both a starter and reliever. His playing style combined a strong fastball with effective off-speed pitches, allowing him to strike out hitters and keep runs to a minimum. Although his win-loss record might not fully capture his contributions, his presence in the bullpen and on the mound during critical games left a lasting impression on the teams he represented. Valerio De Los Santos remains a notable figure from a dynamic era in baseball history, characterized by its transition towards more specialized pitching roles.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 13 | 235 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 256.0 | 225 | 130 | 37 | 127 | 207 | 4.57 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 2.91 | 150.8 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6.48 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 2 | 3 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 72 | 42 | 33 | 70 | 5.13 | -927.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 2 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 42 | 20 | 26 | 38 | 3.12 | 401.9 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.0 | 38 | 22 | 22 | 35 | 4.12 | -1169.6 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6.17 | 163.2 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 6.14 | - |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.077 | 0.000 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 66 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 235 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 66 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | MIL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | P | 51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIL | P | 45 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TOR | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | FLO | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | COL | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 235 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | AL | $850,000 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $925,000 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $275,000 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $210,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $210,000 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,640,000 | ||