F. P. Santangelo
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2001)
F. P. Santangelo was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001 for 4 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 7 seasons. In 665 career games, he hit .245 with 415 hits, 21 home runs, and 162 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-08-02
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Frank-Paul Santangelo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 665 | 1,691 | 258 | 415 | 87 | 14 | 21 | 162 | 37 | 240 | 319 | .245 | .364 | .351 | .715 | -796 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career OBP .364 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OPS .715 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 6.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MON | NL | 35 | 98 | 11 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 9 | .296 | .266 (+11%) | .337 (+14%) | .417 (-5%) | .755 (+4%) | 104.9 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | 152 | 393 | 54 | 109 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 56 | 5 | 49 | 61 | .277 | .269 (+3%) | .340 (+8%) | .426 (-5%) | .767 (+1%) | 221.5 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 130 | 350 | 56 | 87 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 8 | 50 | 73 | .249 | .266 (-7%) | .336 (+12%) | .419 (-11%) | .756 (avg) | 252.1 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 122 | 383 | 53 | 82 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 7 | 44 | 72 | .214 | .266 (-20%) | .335 (-1%) | .420 (-30%) | .755 (-18%) | -913.1 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | 113 | 254 | 49 | 66 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 53 | 54 | .260 | .271 (-4%) | .344 (+18%) | .433 (-11%) | .778 (+2%) | 351.0 |
| 2000 | LAN | NL | 81 | 142 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 33 | .197 | .270 (-27%) | .344 (-7%) | .437 (-44%) | .782 (-27%) | -606.5 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 32 | 71 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 17 | .197 | .263 (-25%) | .332 (+3%) | .426 (-41%) | .758 (-22%) | -206.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 665 | 1,691 | 258 | 415 | 87 | 14 | 21 | 162 | 37 | 240 | 319 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -796 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (665 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 335 | 808 | 137 | 209 | 15 | 95 | .259 |
| Away | 330 | 883 | 121 | 206 | 6 | 67 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | OAK | LAA | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-06 | OAK | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-10-04 | OAK | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-09-28 | OAK | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-25 | OAK | LAA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-22 | OAK | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001-09-21 | OAK | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001-09-20 | OAK | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-19 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-09 | OAK | TBR | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 90 | 59 | 122 | 160 | 3 | 21 |
| 3B | 62 | 44 | 32 | 79 | 5 | 2 |
| OF | 477 | 328 | 793 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MON | 2B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | OF | 25 | 22 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 2B | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | MON | 3B | 23 | 17 | 14 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | MON | OF | 124 | 87 | 232 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | MON | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MON | 2B | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | MON | 3B | 32 | 25 | 17 | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | MON | OF | 99 | 67 | 153 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | MON | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MON | 2B | 35 | 29 | 47 | 71 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MON | OF | 92 | 75 | 164 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | SFN | 2B | 11 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | SFN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SFN | OF | 81 | 50 | 130 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | LAN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | LAN | OF | 50 | 23 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | 2B | 20 | 16 | 33 | 40 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | OAK | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | OF | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 90 |
| Third Base | 62 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 217 |
| Center Field | 195 |
| Right Field | 88 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
F. P. Santangelo's recorded salaries total $2,062,500 over 6 seasons, 1995 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Santangelo's career ran from 1995 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | LAN | NL | $750,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | $320,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $212,500 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $121,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,062,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1988 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1989 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 15.0 | 140 | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
F. P. Santangelo (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
F. P. Santangelo: the record in brief
According to the bio, F. P. Santangelo debuted on August 2, 1995 and played a final game on October 7, 2001. Santangelo played for the Montreal Expos (1995 through 1998), the San Francisco Giants (1999), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000), and the Oakland Athletics (2001). Santangelo is listed as an outfielder at 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. The bio says Santangelo switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 24, 1967, in Livonia, MI, USA. F. P. Santangelo was the playing name; the full given name is Frank-Paul.
In 665 games and 1,691 at bats, Santangelo batted .245 with 415 hits; the totals also include 21 home runs, 162 runs batted in, and 37 stolen bases. Santangelo got on base at a .364 rate and slugged .351 (.715 OPS). Santangelo's .245 average ran 8.4% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .715 to a league .765, 6.6% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 109, in 1996. In 1996, a season of regular play, Santangelo hit .277 while the league hit .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about F. P. Santangelo
- What years did F. P. Santangelo play?
- F. P. Santangelo played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001.
- Was F. P. Santangelo a pitcher?
- No. F. P. Santangelo was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did F. P. Santangelo hit?
- F. P. Santangelo hit 21 career home runs with 415 hits.
- What teams did F. P. Santangelo play for?
- F. P. Santangelo played for 4 teams: the Montreal Expos (1995–1998), the San Francisco Giants (1999), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000), and the Oakland Athletics (2001).
- What were F. P. Santangelo's career stats?
- In 665 games, F. P. Santangelo had 415 hits, 21 home runs, 162 RBI, 258 runs, and 37 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- How much did F. P. Santangelo earn in his career?
- F. P. Santangelo's recorded salaries total $2,062,500 over 6 seasons, 1995 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Santangelo's career ran from 1995 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2001.
- What was F. P. Santangelo's salary?
- F. P. Santangelo's last recorded salary was $750,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $750,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2000.
- What position did F. P. Santangelo play?
- F. P. Santangelo played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was F. P. Santangelo and how much did he weigh?
- F. P. Santangelo was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did F. P. Santangelo hit each season?
- F. P. Santangelo's home runs by season: 1 in 1995, 7 in 1996, 5 in 1997, 4 in 1998, 3 in 1999, 1 in 2000, and 0 in 2001. His most in one season was 7, in 1996.
- What was F. P. Santangelo's career batting average?
- F. P. Santangelo batted .245 over his career, with 415 hits in 1,691 at bats.
- How many RBI did F. P. Santangelo have?
- F. P. Santangelo drove in 162 runs in his career.
- Is F. P. Santangelo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. F. P. Santangelo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.