Luis Santos (baseball)

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

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
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
Teams

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

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 23​1⁄3 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 62​2⁄3 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 Class-A Lexington Legends, and was promoted to the Advanced-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 114​2⁄3 innings.[1]

On September 2, 2017, Santos was called up by the Blue Jays.[4] He made his MLB debut that night, pitching 3​1⁄3 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]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On February 4, 2020, Santos signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. On November 18, 2020, Santos was released by the Guerreros.

References
  1. "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. 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.
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