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33-Year-Old Second Baseman – Detroit Tigers
2013 Stats
AVG
.163
HR
0
RBI
1
R
3
SB
0
2013 Fantasy Baseball Outlook
For the fifth consecutive season, Santiago played the role of Detroit's utility infielder in 2012. He spent nearly two months as the primary option at second base after the early-season struggles of R...
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Ramon Santiago Contract Information:
Signed a two-year deal with Detroit in November 2011.
May 26, 2013 – Ramon Santiago News
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Santiago will start at shortstop Sunday against the Twins.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | PA | AB | R | H | XBH | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | SH | SF | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24 | AAA | TAC | 71 | 292 | 243 | 35 | 47 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 9 | .193 | .286 | .251 | .537 |
| 2005 | 25 | AAA | TAC | 129 | 517 | 442 | 68 | 111 | 35 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 18 | 7 | 38 | 62 | 16 | 6 | 15 | .251 | .327 | .382 | .709 |
| 2005 | 25 | MAJ | SEA | 8 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .125 | .417 | .125 | .542 |
| 2006 | 26 | AAA | TOL | 25 | 100 | 83 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .253 | .333 | .398 | .731 |
| 2006 | 26 | MAJ | DET | 43 | 86 | 80 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .225 | .244 | .263 | .506 |
| 2007 | 27 | AAA | TOL | 91 | 402 | 365 | 40 | 96 | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 61 | 11 | 1 | 9 | .263 | .309 | .362 | .671 |
| 2007 | 27 | MAJ | DET | 32 | 74 | 67 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .284 | .324 | .388 | .712 |
| 2008 | 28 | AAA | TOL | 8 | 33 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .214 | .313 | .286 | .599 |
| 2008 | 28 | MAJ | DET | 58 | 156 | 124 | 30 | 35 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 5 | .282 | .411 | .460 | .870 |
| 2009 | 29 | MAJ | DET | 93 | 296 | 262 | 29 | 70 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 57 | 10 | 3 | 4 | .267 | .318 | .385 | .704 |
| 2010 | 30 | MAJ | DET | 112 | 367 | 320 | 38 | 84 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 56 | 8 | 2 | 7 | .263 | .337 | .325 | .662 |
| 2011 | 31 | MAJ | DET | 101 | 294 | 258 | 29 | 67 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 11 | 4 | 4 | .260 | .311 | .384 | .695 |
| 2012 | 32 | MAJ | DET | 93 | 259 | 228 | 19 | 47 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 5 | .206 | .283 | .272 | .555 |
| 2013 | 33 | MAJ | DET | 19 | 55 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .163 | .226 | .265 | .491 |
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| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 102 | 305 | 268 | 28 | 66 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 5 | .246 | .313 | .321 | .634 | ||
| Career (View All) | MAJ | 784 | 2401 | 2101 | 251 | 510 | 117 | 72 | 18 | 27 | 184 | 28 | 13 | 162 | 358 | 73 | 14 | 51 | .243 | .311 | .333 | .643 | ||
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▼ Games By Position
No No No| DATE | OPP | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | HBP | SF | E | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun. 17 | Bal | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 16 | @Min | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 15 | @Min | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 14 | @Min | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 12 | @KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .163 | .226 | .265 | .491 |
| Jun. 11 | @KC | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 10 | @KC | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 9 | Cle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .149 | .216 | .255 | .471 |
| Jun. 8 | Cle | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 7 | Cle | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .159 | .229 | .273 | .502 |
| Jun. 6 | TB | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 5 | TB | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Jun. 4 | TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .150 | .227 | .275 | .502 |
| Jun. 2 | @Bal | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .150 | .227 | .275 | .502 |
| Jun. 1 | @Bal | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 31 | @Bal | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 30 | @Pit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .135 | .220 | .243 | .463 |
| May. 29 | @Pit | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 28 | Pit | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 27 | Pit | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 26 | Min | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | .211 | .257 | .468 |
| May. 25 | Min | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 24 | Min | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 23 | Min | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 22 | @Cle | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 21 | @Cle | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 19 | @Tex | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 18 | @Tex | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 17 | @Tex | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .152 | .200 | .273 | .473 |
| May. 16 | @Tex | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Last 7 Days | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | |
| Last 14 Days | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .333 | .583 | |
| Last 30 Days | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .158 | .273 | .211 | .484 | |
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Ramon Santiago: MLB Games Played By Position
| Year | C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | LF | CF | RF | DH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | – | 8 | 5 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 | – | – | 71 | 6 | 20 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 | – | – | 75 | 5 | 27 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – | 25 | – | 85 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| 2009 | – | – | 29 | 2 | 69 | – | – | – | – | – |
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Ramon Santiago Split Stats (View Full Split Stats)
Vs. Left
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | .286 | .580 |
| 2012 | 57 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .140 | .263 | .482 |
| 2011 | 50 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .320 | .480 | .832 |
Vs. Right
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .171 | .257 | .452 |
| 2012 | 171 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 1 | .228 | .275 | .580 |
| 2011 | 208 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 0 | .245 | .361 | .662 |
Home
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .125 | .167 | .327 |
| 2012 | 116 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .224 | .293 | .606 |
| 2011 | 118 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 0 | .288 | .458 | .786 |
Away
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .360 | .646 |
| 2012 | 112 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | .188 | .250 | .502 |
| 2011 | 140 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 0 | .236 | .321 | .618 |
| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | PA | AB | Walk Rate | Strikeout Rate | BB/K Ratio | Contact Rate | BABIP | Isolated Power | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24 | AAA | TAC | 292 | 243 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 0.77 | 87% | .218 | .058 | |
| 2005 | 25 | AAA | TAC | 517 | 442 | 7.4% | 12% | 0.61 | 86% | .273 | .131 | |
| 2005 | 25 | MAJ | SEA | 13 | 8 | 7.7% | 15.4% | 0.50 | 75% | .167 | .000 | |
| 2006 | 26 | AAA | TOL | 100 | 83 | 9% | 18% | 0.50 | 78% | .302 | .145 | |
| 2006 | 26 | MAJ | DET | 86 | 80 | 1.2% | 16.3% | 0.07 | 83% | .273 | .038 | |
| 2007 | 27 | AAA | TOL | 402 | 365 | 4% | 15.2% | 0.26 | 83% | .309 | .099 | |
| 2007 | 27 | MAJ | DET | 74 | 67 | 1.4% | 13.5% | 0.10 | 85% | .333 | .104 | |
| 2008 | 28 | AAA | TOL | 33 | 28 | 6.1% | 21.2% | 0.29 | 75% | .286 | .072 | |
| 2008 | 28 | MAJ | DET | 156 | 124 | 14.1% | 10.9% | 1.29 | 86% | .301 | .178 | |
| 2009 | 29 | MAJ | DET | 296 | 262 | 5.7% | 19.3% | 0.30 | 78% | .318 | .118 | |
| 2010 | 30 | MAJ | DET | 367 | 320 | 8.2% | 15.3% | 0.54 | 83% | .310 | .062 | |
| 2011 | 31 | MAJ | DET | 294 | 258 | 5.8% | 12.9% | 0.45 | 85% | .288 | .124 | |
| 2012 | 32 | MAJ | DET | 259 | 228 | 7.7% | 15.1% | 0.51 | 83% | .241 | .066 | |
| 2013 | 33 | MAJ | DET | 55 | 49 | 7.3% | 14.5% | 0.50 | 84% | .195 | .102 | |
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| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 305 | 268 | 7.2% | 14.4% | 0.50 | 84% | .285 | .075 | |||
| Career | MAJ | 2401 | 2101 | 6.7% | 14.9% | 0.45 | 83% | .281 | .090 | |||
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▲ Games By Position
No No2013 Stat Review for Ramon Santiago As compared to the top 350 hitters in 2012 (min 200 PA)
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2013 Projected Stats Breakdown for Ramon Santiago
2013 projections compared to top 300 hitters in 2012 (min 250 PA)
2013 projections compared to top second basemen in 2012 (min 250 PA)
Detroit Tigers Roster
Majors
Avila, Alex (C)AAA
Alburquerque, Al (P)AA
Carrillo, Cesar (P)A+
Burgos, Alex (P)A
Schotts, Austin (OF)Rookie
Crawford, Jonathon (P)Career Batter vs. Pitcher Stats (View All Matchup Data)
Best Matchups for Ramon Santiago (by OPS, min 5 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kazmir | CLE | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .600 | 1.800 | 2.400 |
| Trevor Cahill | AZ | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .429 | 1.000 | 1.556 |
| Jose Mijares | SF | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .600 | .800 | 1.400 |
| Kevin Slowey | MIA | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .875 | 1.375 |
| Bartolo Colon | OAK | 21 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .524 | .762 | 1.307 |
| David Price | TB | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .444 | .667 | 1.212 |
| Colby Lewis | TEX | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .444 | .667 | 1.111 |
| Brian Duensing | MIN | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .667 | 1.067 |
| Mark Hendrickson | BAL | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | .714 | 1.000 |
| Ted Lilly | LA | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .800 | 1.000 |
Worst Matchups for Ramon Santiago (by OPS, min 5 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Garcia | BAL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Luis Mendoza | KC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Brandon Morrow | TOR | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Jeff Niemann | TB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Phil Hughes | NY-A | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Jon Rauch | BAL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Chris Sale | CHI-A | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Rafael Soriano | WAS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Chien-Ming Wang | TOR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▲ Advanced Stats ▲ Games By Position
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2013
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2012
Santiago was once again deployed as a utility infielder for the Tigers in 2011. He hit .260 with five home runs, 22 RBI and 38 runs in 258 at-bats. While he saw time at shortstop and third base, Santiago was primarily used at second base, including a late-season run when he was the Tigers’ primary option at the position. The 32-year-old was looking for a full-time gig when he hit free agency this past offseason, but he ended up re-signing with Detroit for an opportunity to be part of a platoon at second base. Given Detroit’s lack of alternatives, Santiago could end up seeing more time at the position than any other player this season, but his light-hitting ways will limit his appeal in fantasy leagues.
2011
Santiago started the 2010 season as the Tigers' primary backup at both middle infield positions, but he was pushed into a larger role after Adam Everett was released by Detroit. The 31-year-old utility infielder finished the 2010 season hitting .263 with three homers and two steals in 320 at-bats. Last season marked the third consecutive year Santiago has seen a bump in playing time, but with Jhonny Peralta now locked in at shortstop and a handful of options at second base expected to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Santiago will have a hard time seeing the field more than a couple of times per week in 2011.
2010
For the fourth consecutive season, Santiago was deployed as the Tigers’ utility infielder. He saw an increased role in 2009 while primarily serving as a backup at shortstop and second base, finishing with a .267 average and seven home runs. With the Tigers’ question marks at shortstop and second base entering the 2010 season, Santiago has a shot at earning a more regular role, but his limited offensive upside holds him back from making a fantasy impact in all but the deepest leagues.
2009
Santiago is Detroit's top option at short at the time of this writing but the team is likely to pursue trades or a free agent to fill their opening. Santiago has the defensive skills to play shortstop in the majors but lacks the offensive skills to be a starter. Manager Jim Leyland and GM Dave Dombrowski have also commented that they don't think Santiago would hold up for a full season as a starter. He's been solid in a part-time role the past couple of seasons and seems destined to maintain that role again this year.
2008
The Tigers traded Omar Infante, opening a utility job for Santiago this season. Manager Jim Leyland loves Santiago's defense at shortstop but with Edgar Renteria around the team won't need to give Santiago as many innings this season as they did last year. Even if Santiago were to accumulate a significant amount of at-bats he'd do little to help fantasy squads beyond the occasional stolen base.
2007
Santiago impressed manager Jim Leyland with his defense at shortstop last year and that could earn him a utility job this spring. He doesn't do much with the bat however so he fantasy upside is very minimal.
2004
Santiago batted poorly all season and eventually lost his job to Warren Morris. He was sent to the Mariners in the Carlos Guillen deal, and will be the backup behind Rich Aurilia there.
2003
When Omar Infante got hurt in the minors early last year, Santiago took full advantage, parlaying the Triple-A chance into a major-league job by mid-May. Santiago was held back by shoulder and wrist problems, but at least he was able to get his feet wet for 65 games. He might be able to steal 15-20 bases in a full season, provided he can beat out Infante in spring training, but don't expect a lot in the other categories right away.