Luis Santos (baseball)

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1⁄3innings. [1] In 2012, he played for both of Pittsburgh's DSL affiliates, and posted a combined 6–3 record, 2.44 ERA, and 74 strikeouts in 622⁄3 innings pitched. [1]

Kansas City Royals

During the offseason, Santos was traded, along with Luis Rico, to the Kansas City Royals for Clint Robinson and Vin Mazzaro. [2] He split the season between the Rookie-level Burlington Royals and the Rookie Advanced Idaho Falls Chukars. In total, Santos made 10 starts and went 7–1 with a 1.97 ERA and 47 strikeouts. [1] Santos began the 2014 campaign with the Single-A Lexington Legends, and was promoted to the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks at mid-season. In 118 total innings, Santos pitched to an 8–5 win–loss record, 3.74 ERA, and 86 strikeouts. [1] In the offseason, he pitched for the Toros del Este of the Dominican Winter League. [1]

On April 2, 2015, Santos was released by the Royals.

Toronto Blue Jays

He signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on April 6 and was assigned to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. [3] He spent the entire season with Dunedin, going 6–6 with a 4.55 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 93 innings. [1] Santos split the 2016 season with Dunedin and the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. In a career-high 127 innings pitched, he posted a 9–4 record, 3.97 ERA, and 117 strikeouts. [1] Santos continued his progression through the Toronto minor league system, spending the majority of 2017 with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He went 3–13 with a 4.16 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 1142⁄3 innings. [1]

On September 2, 2017, Santos was called up by the Blue Jays. [4] He made his MLB debut that night, pitching 31⁄3 innings in Toronto's 7–2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. [5] He was outrighted to Triple-A on November 6, 2017, [6] and elected free agency the following day. [7] On December 4, Santos signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays that included an invitation to spring training. [8]

Santos was recalled on May 3, 2018 for the second game of a doubleheader in Cleveland. [9] He was designated for assignment the following day, and re-added to the active roster on July 4. [10] Santos declared free agency on October 9, 2018. [11]

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 19, 2018, Santos signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. [12] He became a free agent following the 2019 season. [13]

On February 4, 2020, Santos signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. Santos did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [14] On November 18, 2020, Santos was released by the Guerreros.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On May 5, 2021, Santos signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. [15] In 10 games (9 starts) 42.1 innings he went 4-1 with a 4.68 ERA with 47 strikeouts.

He did not appear in a game in 2022 and became a free agent following the season.

Pericos de Puebla

On May 11, 2023, Santos signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. [16] In 34 relief appearances for the team, he registered a 3.53 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 35+2⁄3 innings of work. With Puebla, Santos won the Serie del Rey. [17]

In 2024, Santos returned to the Puebla for a second season. In 34 games (1 start) 31 innings he struggled going 1-3 with a 6.10 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 1 save.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Luis Santos Minor & Winter League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  2. ↑ Conner, Matt (November 28, 2012). "Royals trade Vin Mazzaro to Pirates for 2 minor league pitchers". kansascity.sbnation.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Luis Santos Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Blue Jays add pitcher Luis Santos, DFA Nick Tepesch". Sportsnet . September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  5. ↑ Chisholm, Gregor; Needelman, Joshua (September 2, 2017). "Blue Jays thump O's after Stroman's scare". MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  6. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 6, 2017). "Blue Jays claim right-hander Taylor Guerrieri on waivers from Rays". Sportsnet . Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  7. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 7, 2017). "Minor League Free Agents 2017". Baseball America . Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Blue Jays sign pitcher Luis Santos to minor-league deal". Sportsnet . December 4, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Blue Jays' Gift Ngoepe: DFA'd by Toronto". May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Blue Jays select contracts of right-handers Santos, Cruz". Sportsnet . July 4, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Luis Santos Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  12. ↑ Eddy, Matt (January 12, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10". Baseball America. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  13. ↑ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America . Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
  15. ↑ @OficialSarapero (May 5, 2021). "OFICIAL El serpentinero Luis Santos llega a los Saraperos de Saltillo para reforzar el pitcheo saltillense. El dominicano tuvo paso por las grandes ligas con el equipo de Blue Jays.¡Bienvenido a casa, Luis! #51EMPRESÍ #Saraperos #Saltillo" (Tweet). Retrieved May 5, 2021– via Twitter.
  16. ↑ "Luis Santos Stats, Fantasy & News". mlb.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Pericos de Puebla: de evitar la extinción a campeón de la LMB". eleconomista.com.mx. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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Luis Santos
Pericos de Puebla – No. 57
Pitcher
Born: (1991-02-11) February 11, 1991 (age 33)
Bonao, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays