Domingo Santana
Born: 8/5/1992 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2014-07-01 | Final Game: 2020-08-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 232 lbs
Full name: Domingo Alberto Santana
Biography
Domingo Santana was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2020. Born in 1992, Santana made his debut on July 1, 2014, and showcased his power-hitting ability over the course of his career. Competing primarily as an outfielder, he played a total of 516 games and recorded 428 hits, highlighting his knack for getting on base and contributing to his team's offensive efforts. He finished his career with 77 home runs and 244 RBIs, maintaining a batting average of .255. In addition to his power, Santana also demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing 30 stolen bases throughout his tenure.
Santana's career unfolded during a period when Major League Baseball was seeing a surge in home runs and offensive production, often referred to as the "Launch Angle Era." His combination of power and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to impact games in multiple ways. After his retirement on August 29, 2020, Santana left behind a legacy as a player who could change the momentum of a game with both his bat and his legs, contributing to the evolving landscape of baseball during his playing years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | 1680 | 233 | 428 | 87 | 2 | 77 | 244 | 30 | 209 | 612 | 0.255 | 0.341 | 0.446 | 0.788 | 2573.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 14 | 39 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 38 | 121 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 46 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 77 | 246 | 34 | 63 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 2 | 32 | 91 | 0.256 | 383.1 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 151 | 525 | 88 | 146 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 85 | 15 | 73 | 178 | 0.278 | 2000.6 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 85 | 211 | 21 | 56 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 77 | 0.265 | 48.9 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 121 | 451 | 63 | 114 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 69 | 8 | 50 | 164 | 0.253 | 189.3 |
| 2020 | CLE | AL | 24 | 70 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 0.157 | -224.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLCS | MIL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.333 |
| 2018 | NLDS1 | MIL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 443 | 419 | 715 | 14 | 23 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HOU | OF | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | HOU | OF | 13 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIL | OF | 36 | 34 | 60 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIL | OF | 67 | 62 | 106 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIL | OF | 144 | 139 | 224 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | MIL | OF | 55 | 48 | 82 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | OF | 100 | 98 | 184 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 | CLE | OF | 23 | 23 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 89 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 346 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIL | NL | $513,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $513,800 | ||