Ramon Santiago
Born: 8/31/1979 in Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2002-05-17 | Final Game: 2014-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ramon DeJesus Santiago
Biography
Ramon Santiago was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2014. Born in 1979, Santiago was known for his versatility as a position player, primarily serving as an infielder throughout his career. Over the course of 920 games, he compiled a batting average of .243, amassing 592 hits, including 30 home runs and 214 RBIs. Santiago also demonstrated his speed on the base paths, stealing 30 bases during his time in the league.
Santiago's career spanned over a decade, during which he played for multiple teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, and Cincinnati Reds. His contributions were especially valuable as a utility player, providing teams with depth and flexibility in their lineups. While he may not have been a superstar, Santiago's reliability and keen baseball instincts made him a respected figure in the clubhouse. His time in the league coincided with a period characterized by offensive power and strategic shifts in the game, contributing to the evolving landscape of modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 920 | 2436 | 295 | 592 | 85 | 18 | 30 | 214 | 30 | 203 | 420 | 0.243 | 0.314 | 0.330 | 0.643 | -5200.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | AL | 65 | 222 | 33 | 54 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 8 | 13 | 48 | 0.243 | -432.4 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 141 | 444 | 41 | 100 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 33 | 66 | 0.225 | -2102.0 |
| 2004 | SEA | AL | 19 | 39 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | 43 | 80 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0.225 | -492.3 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 32 | 67 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0.284 | -75.2 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 58 | 124 | 30 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 17 | 0.282 | 470.9 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 93 | 262 | 29 | 70 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 1 | 17 | 57 | 0.267 | -326.9 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | 112 | 320 | 38 | 84 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 30 | 56 | 0.263 | -436.0 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 101 | 258 | 29 | 67 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 0.260 | -208.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 93 | 228 | 19 | 47 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 39 | 0.206 | -935.4 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 80 | 205 | 27 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 32 | 0.224 | -619.6 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 75 | 179 | 20 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 24 | 38 | 0.246 | -44.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 51 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0.235 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | WS | DET | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | DET | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 |
| 2011 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.375 |
| 2006 | ALCS | DET | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2006 | WS | DET | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 341 | 228 | 454 | 737 | 14 | 176 |
| 3B | 75 | 30 | 29 | 65 | 7 | 3 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 505 | 402 | 620 | 1264 | 47 | 272 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | SS | 63 | 63 | 97 | 205 | 7 | 41 |
| 2003 | DET | 2B | 53 | 50 | 105 | 153 | 10 | 45 |
| 2003 | DET | SS | 85 | 84 | 141 | 248 | 10 | 68 |
| 2004 | SEA | SS | 16 | 10 | 22 | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| 2005 | SEA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | SEA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | DET | 2B | 12 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | DET | SS | 27 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | DET | SS | 31 | 17 | 29 | 62 | 2 | 12 |
| 2008 | DET | 2B | 21 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | DET | 3B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | SS | 33 | 23 | 45 | 70 | 3 | 15 |
| 2009 | DET | 2B | 29 | 17 | 33 | 52 | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | DET | SS | 69 | 56 | 78 | 159 | 6 | 35 |
| 2010 | DET | 2B | 25 | 12 | 24 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | DET | SS | 85 | 66 | 106 | 227 | 7 | 53 |
| 2011 | DET | 2B | 75 | 40 | 93 | 143 | 1 | 28 |
| 2011 | DET | 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | DET | SS | 27 | 22 | 35 | 80 | 2 | 15 |
| 2012 | DET | 2B | 71 | 45 | 75 | 149 | 1 | 32 |
| 2012 | DET | 3B | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | DET | SS | 20 | 15 | 13 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 | DET | 2B | 33 | 30 | 55 | 90 | 0 | 19 |
| 2013 | DET | 3B | 27 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | DET | SS | 27 | 19 | 20 | 49 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | CIN | 2B | 20 | 12 | 25 | 47 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | CIN | 3B | 28 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | CIN | SS | 20 | 16 | 17 | 50 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 341 |
| Third Base | 75 |
| Shortstop | 505 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CIN | NL | $1,100,000 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | $2,100,000 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | $2,100,000 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $1,350,000 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | $825,000 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | $575,000 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | $375,000 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $307,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,982,000 | ||