Omir Santos
Born: 4/29/1981 in Bayamon, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2008-09-05 | Final Game: 2013-04-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs
Biography
Omir Santos was a professional baseball player born in 1981, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 2008 to 2013. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets and later played for the Baltimore Orioles. Over the course of his career, Santos appeared in 122 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile player. He recorded 80 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 41 runs, finishing with a batting average of .248. Despite not being known for speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of 0 stolen bases, Santos made a notable impact behind the plate and contributed to his teams' efforts during the competitive landscape of the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Santos's playing style was characterized by his solid defensive abilities and a reliable bat, making him a valuable asset during his time in the league. Although his career was relatively brief, he played in a transitional era of baseball, bridging the gap between the traditional approaches of the past and the more analytical strategies that would soon dominate the game. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during his time with the Mets, remain part of the fabric of baseball history, reflecting the journey of a player who, while not a superstar, found a way to leave his mark in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 322 | 29 | 80 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 51 | 0.248 | 0.280 | 0.363 | 0.644 | -556.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 96 | 281 | 28 | 73 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 15 | 44 | 0.260 | -556.9 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 11 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ALDS1 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 114 | 86 | 592 | 29 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | C | 9 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | C | 91 | 74 | 502 | 26 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | DET | C | 10 | 6 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | DET | C | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 114 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central College | Union | MO | 2000, 2001 |