Victor Santos
Born: 10/2/1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2001-04-09 | Final Game: 2007-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Victor Irving Santos
Biography
Victor Santos was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Born in 1976, Santos made his debut on April 9, 2001, and concluded his career on September 29, 2007. During his time in the league, he showcased his skills as a starting pitcher, known for his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 425 strikeouts. His career record stood at 23 wins and 48 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound throughout his tenure.
Santos played for several teams during his career, contributing to the clubs he represented with his pitching versatility. While he did not achieve any saves, his role primarily revolved around starting games and providing innings for his teams. His career unfolded during a period characterized by a high offensive environment in baseball, where many pitchers struggled to maintain low ERAs. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Santos remains a notable figure in the early 2000s baseball landscape, remembered for his competitive spirit and contributions to the teams he played for.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 48 | 186 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 602.3 | 675 | 349 | 86 | 279 | 425 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 62 | 28 | 49 | 52 | 3.30 | -1639.0 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 0 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 41 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 10.38 | -522.4 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 29 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 7.01 | -1278.8 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.0 | 169 | 85 | 57 | 115 | 4.97 | 566.7 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 4 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 153 | 72 | 60 | 89 | 4.57 | -2494.5 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 5 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.3 | 150 | 73 | 42 | 81 | 5.70 | -635.5 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 8.16 | -1813.3 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 51 | 28 | 23 | 44 | 5.14 | -1428.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 124 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 0.097 | 0.111 | 0.113 | 0.224 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 31 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.051 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 29 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.075 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 25 | 38 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 186 | 87 | 40 | 50 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | P | 33 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | COL | P | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | P | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIL | P | 31 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIL | P | 29 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | PIT | P | 25 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CIN | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 186 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $500,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $420,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $920,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's College | Jersey City | NJ | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |