Danny Santana
Born: 11/7/1990 in Monte Plata, Monte Plata, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2014-05-05 | Final Game: 2021-09-10
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Daniel Ernesto Santana
Biography
Danny Santana, born in 1990, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2021. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 547 games, showcasing a blend of speed and power that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Santana accumulated 443 hits, including 47 home runs and 202 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .255. His ability to steal bases was particularly noteworthy, as he recorded 75 stolen bases, demonstrating his agility and threat on the basepaths.
Playing primarily during a time when baseball was becoming increasingly defined by analytics and home runs, Santana's skill set allowed him to adapt to various roles, including outfield and infield positions. His dynamic playing style and contributions to his teams reflected the changing landscape of the game, where speed and versatility were becoming essential commodities. Santana's career, though relatively brief, left an imprint on the teams he played for, and he continues to be remembered for his excitement and potential during his time in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 547 | 1740 | 254 | 443 | 89 | 23 | 47 | 202 | 75 | 90 | 478 | 0.255 | 0.296 | 0.413 | 0.709 | -1040.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 101 | 405 | 70 | 129 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 20 | 19 | 98 | 0.319 | 1210.3 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 91 | 261 | 30 | 56 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 68 | 0.215 | -1309.3 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 75 | 233 | 29 | 56 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 55 | 0.240 | -791.8 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 69 | 143 | 16 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 0.203 | -567.9 |
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 13 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.200 | -567.9 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 15 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 130 | 474 | 81 | 134 | 23 | 6 | 28 | 81 | 21 | 25 | 151 | 0.283 | 1089.1 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 15 | 55 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 0.145 | -300.9 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 38 | 116 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 0.181 | -369.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALDS2 | BOS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 62 | 442 | 26 | 5 | 48 |
| 2B | 28 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 3 | 14 |
| 3B | 14 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| OF | 266 | 215 | 537 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| SS | 112 | 104 | 159 | 278 | 20 | 68 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIN | SS | 34 | 31 | 53 | 65 | 2 | 15 |
| 2014 | MIN | OF | 69 | 62 | 167 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | SS | 66 | 65 | 92 | 191 | 16 | 47 |
| 2015 | MIN | OF | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | SS | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIN | OF | 61 | 59 | 136 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | ATL | 2B | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | ATL | 3B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | OF | 38 | 21 | 57 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIN | OF | 10 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | ATL | OF | 9 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | 1B | 44 | 42 | 298 | 21 | 5 | 29 |
| 2019 | TEX | 2B | 17 | 15 | 24 | 40 | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 | TEX | 3B | 8 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | TEX | SS | 9 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | TEX | OF | 51 | 40 | 92 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | TEX | 1B | 9 | 9 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | TEX | OF | 4 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | 1B | 14 | 11 | 86 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | BOS | OF | 19 | 16 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 67 |
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 112 |
| Left Field | 85 |
| Center Field | 164 |
| Right Field | 32 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-08-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIN | AL | $537,500 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $530,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,067,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 3.0 | 150 | 0 |