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Luis Santos (baseball)

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Santos and the second or maternal family name is Paulino.
Luis Santos
Free agent
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
MLB statistics
(through 2018 Season)
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average4.97
Strikeouts31
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Luis Gustavo Santos Paulino (born February 11, 1991) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Professional career

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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Santos signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization as an international free agent in 2011. Assigned to the Dominican Summer League Pirates, he pitched to a 2–1 win–loss record, 2.70 earned run average (ERA), and 23 strikeouts in 231⁄3 innings.[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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

Santos made 34 appearances for Puebla in 2024, compiling a 1–3 record and 6.10 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 31 innings pitched. On November 21, 2024, Santos was released by the Pericos.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "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.
  18. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 de noviembre de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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