Ramon Santiago is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for over a decade. He was born on August 31, 1979, in Las Matas de Farfan, Dominican Republic. Santiago began his professional baseball career in 1998 when he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Detroit Tigers.
Santiago made his Major League debut with the Tigers in 2002 and played for them until 2003. He then played for the Seattle Mariners in 2004 before returning to the Tigers in 2006. Santiago played for the Tigers until 2013, and then played his final season with the Cincinnati Reds in 2014.
Throughout his career, Santiago primarily played as a middle infielder, playing both second base and shortstop. He was known for his defensive skills, particularly his ability to turn double plays. Santiago was also a versatile player, able to play multiple positions on the field.
Santiago's best season came in 2011 when he played in a career-high 114 games for the Tigers. He hit .260 with five home runs and 30 RBIs that season. Santiago was also a key player for the Tigers during their playoff runs in 2006, 2011, and 2012.
Overall, Santiago played in 1,030 Major League games over the course of his career. He had a career batting average of .243 with 17 home runs and 155 RBIs. Santiago was also a reliable fielder, committing just 32 errors in over 5,000 innings played in the field.
After retiring from baseball, Santiago remained involved in the sport. He worked as a coach for the Tigers' minor league system and also served as a coach for the Dominican Republic national baseball team.
In conclusion, Ramon Santiago had a successful career as a Major League baseball player, known for his defensive skills and versatility on the field. He played for multiple teams over the course of his career, but is perhaps best remembered for his time with the Detroit Tigers.
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