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    BenitoSantiago

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      9/3/1965
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Ponce, Puerto Rico

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .263
    • HR
      217
    • RBI
      920
    • OPS
      .722
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    Biography

    Position Catcher
    Birthdate9/3/1965
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplacePonce, Puerto Rico

    Career History

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2005-2005 (1 Season)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2004-2004 (1 Season)
    San Francisco Giants
    San Francisco Giants2001-2003 (3 Seasons)
    Cincinnati           Reds
    Cincinnati Reds1995-1995, 2000-2000 (2 Seasons)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs1999-1999 (1 Season)
    Toronto              Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays1997-1998 (2 Seasons)
    Philadelphia         Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies1996-1996 (1 Season)
    Florida              Marlins
    Florida Marlins1993-1994 (2 Seasons)
    San Diego            Padres
    San Diego Padres1986-1992 (7 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    NLCS MVP
    NLCS MVP
    2002
    Silver Slugger
    4xSilver Slugger
    1991, 1990, 1988, 1987
    Gold Glove
    3xGold Glove
    1990, 1989, 1988
    Rookie of the Year
    Rookie of the Year
    1987

    MLB News

    Baseball Hall of Fame 2026 results: Winners and losers

    Baseball Hall of Fame 2026 results: Winners and losers

    The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2026 vote and look ahead to 2027.
    The moment Andruw Jones found out he made the Hall of Fame

    The moment Andruw Jones found out he made the Hall of Fame

    Andruw Jones, surrounded by family and friends, celebrates being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
    Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

    Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

    Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, have been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
    Bryce Miller, Mariners reach $2.45M deal, avoid arbitration

    Bryce Miller, Mariners reach $2.45M deal, avoid arbitration

    Right-hander Bryce Miller and the Mariners avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract that includes a club option and guarantees $2,452,500.
    Failed Bichette deal got J.T. Realmuto new Phillies contract

    Failed Bichette deal got J.T. Realmuto new Phillies contract

    The Phillies pivoted their focus on veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto after failing to reach an agreement with Bo Bichette. Philadelphia's three-year, $45 million contract with Realmuto nets $15 million a year plus a max $5 million in award bonuses.
    Bichette regret: Phillies president laments losing out to Mets

    Bichette regret: Phillies president laments losing out to Mets

    Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions.
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