Anastasio Santaella
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Anastasio Santaella was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Cubans. In 74 career games, he hit .310 with 66 hits, 1 home runs, and 30 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 259.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 213 | 26 | 66 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 25 | 2 | .310 | .385 | .404 | .789 | 259 |
Career AVG .310 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.
Career OBP .385 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.
Career SLG .404 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .789 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | NYC | NN2 | 37 | 98 | 13 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | .276 | .279 (-2%) | .342 (+12%) | .399 (-11%) | .742 (avg) | 50.4 |
| 1936 | NYC | NN2 | 37 | 115 | 13 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 0 | .339 | .283 (+19%) | .349 (+11%) | .404 (+10%) | .753 (+10%) | 208.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 74 | 213 | 26 | 66 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 25 | 2 | .310 | — | — | — | — | 259 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (69 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 138 | 19 | 46 | 0 | 6 | .333 |
| Away | 22 | 55 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 4 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-09-07 | NY6 | PH5 | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-07 | NY6 | PH5 | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-06 | NY6 | NY5 | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-06 | NY6 | NY5 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-08-30 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-30 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-16 | NY6 | NY5 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-08-15 | NY6 | NW2 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-08-09 | NY6 | PTC | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-09 | NY6 | PTC | W | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 25 | 18 | 40 | 46 | 2 | 14 |
| 3B | 13 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 21 | 13 | 31 | 57 | 3 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | NYC | 2B | 15 | 11 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| 1935 | NYC | 3B | 9 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 1935 | NYC | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | NYC | OF | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | NYC | SS | 7 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | NYC | 2B | 10 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 8 |
| 1936 | NYC | 3B | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | NYC | OF | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | NYC | SS | 14 | 11 | 26 | 46 | 1 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 25 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 21 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Anastasio Santaella
- Was Anastasio Santaella a pitcher?
- No. Anastasio Santaella was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Anastasio Santaella hit?
- Anastasio Santaella hit 1 career home runs with 66 hits.
- What was Anastasio Santaella's career batting average?
- Anastasio Santaella batted .310 over his career, with 66 hits in 213 at bats.
- How many RBI did Anastasio Santaella have?
- Anastasio Santaella drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Anastasio Santaella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Anastasio Santaella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Anastasio Santaella play for?
- Anastasio Santaella played for the New York Cubans.