Fautino De Los Santos
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Fautino De Los Santos is a 6'0", 205 lb, Dominican Major League Baseball
relief pitcher
for the Oakland Athletics
.
organization as a starting pitcher
. He played very well in the Dominican Summer League
in 2006. In 2007, he split time between Single-A Kannapolis
and Advanced-A Winston-Salem.
and Gio Gonzalez
to the Athletics for Nick Swisher
. In 2008, he pitched for Single-A Stockton
, but was out for much of the 2008 and 2009 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery
to repair an injured elbow. He finished 2009 with the AZL Athletics and was added to the Athletics' 40-man roster after the season ended. De Los Santos began 2010 back with the Stockton Ports and was promoted to the Double-A Midland RockHounds
where he spent most of the season. Despite finishing 2010 with a disappointing 6.54 ERA in 25 appearances with Midland, De Los Santos performed well in 2011 and quickly climbed the ranks. He was promoted to the Triple-A Sacramento Rivercats on May 5.
On May 20, after just 6 innings pitched in 5 appearances in Triple-A, De Los Santos received his first major-league call-up to the Athletics when Brandon McCarthy
and Tyson Ross
were placed on the disabled list
. However, since both injured pitchers were in the team's starting rotation, De Los Santos was sent back down again 4 days later without having made an appearance to make room for the promotion of a starter, Guillermo Moscoso
. On June 3, De Los Santos was again called up to the Athletics when Grant Balfour
, another reliever, was placed on paternity leave. In his major-league debut on June 4, De Los Santos faced one batter, the Red Sox's Jed Lowrie
, and struck him out. In his second appearance, though, De Los Santos gave up a hit and then two wild pitch
es in the same at bat
, allowing a run in one inning. In an unexpected move, the Athletics decided to keep De Los Santos with the team when Balfour returned from leave, because their bullpen had been depleted in the previous night's 14-inning game, designating backup infielder
Andy LaRoche
for assignment instead.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
for the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
.
Chicago White Sox (2006–2008)
De Los Santos began his career in the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
organization as a starting pitcher
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
. He played very well in the Dominican Summer League
Dominican Summer League
The Dominican Summer League is a branch of affiliated minor league baseball which is played in the Dominican Republic. The league was founded in 1985. The 2011 72-game season begins May 28 and ends August 20...
in 2006. In 2007, he split time between Single-A Kannapolis
Kannapolis Intimidators
The Kannapolis Intimidators are a minor league baseball team in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The team is a Class Low-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and has played in the South Atlantic League under various names and team affiliations since its inception in 1995.-Team history:The Intimidators...
and Advanced-A Winston-Salem.
Oakland Athletics (2008–Present)
In January 2008, he was traded along with Ryan SweeneyRyan Sweeney
Ryan Joseph Sweeney is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:...
and Gio Gonzalez
Gio Gonzalez
Giovany A. Gonzalez is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:...
to the Athletics for Nick Swisher
Nick Swisher
Nicholas Thompson "Nick" Swisher is an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Swisher is a switch hitter who throws left-handed....
. In 2008, he pitched for Single-A Stockton
Stockton Ports
The Stockton Ports are a baseball team in Stockton, California. The Ports play in the Northern Division of the Class A – Advanced California League and are a Minor League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Their home field is Banner Island Ballpark which seats over 5,000 people and opened in...
, but was out for much of the 2008 and 2009 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
to repair an injured elbow. He finished 2009 with the AZL Athletics and was added to the Athletics' 40-man roster after the season ended. De Los Santos began 2010 back with the Stockton Ports and was promoted to the Double-A Midland RockHounds
Midland RockHounds
The Midland RockHounds are a minor league baseball team based in Midland, Texas, USA. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics major league club. The RockHounds play in Citibank Ballpark, located in Midland. Opened in 2002, the stadium seats...
where he spent most of the season. Despite finishing 2010 with a disappointing 6.54 ERA in 25 appearances with Midland, De Los Santos performed well in 2011 and quickly climbed the ranks. He was promoted to the Triple-A Sacramento Rivercats on May 5.
On May 20, after just 6 innings pitched in 5 appearances in Triple-A, De Los Santos received his first major-league call-up to the Athletics when Brandon McCarthy
Brandon McCarthy
Brandon Patrick McCarthy is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2001....
and Tyson Ross
Tyson Ross
Tyson William Ross is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He attended Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, which is located mere miles away from where he currently plays...
were placed on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
. However, since both injured pitchers were in the team's starting rotation, De Los Santos was sent back down again 4 days later without having made an appearance to make room for the promotion of a starter, Guillermo Moscoso
Guillermo Moscoso
Guillermo A. Moscoso is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Texas Rangers:...
. On June 3, De Los Santos was again called up to the Athletics when Grant Balfour
Grant Balfour
Grant Robert Balfour is a relief pitcher who plays for the Oakland Athletics. He has previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers.-Early life:...
, another reliever, was placed on paternity leave. In his major-league debut on June 4, De Los Santos faced one batter, the Red Sox's Jed Lowrie
Jed Lowrie
Jed Carlson Lowrie is an American professional baseball infielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Lowrie was born on April 17, 1984 and later attended North Salem High School....
, and struck him out. In his second appearance, though, De Los Santos gave up a hit and then two wild pitch
Wild pitch
In baseball, a wild pitch is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, perhaps even the batter-runner on strike three or ball four, to advance.A wild pitch usually...
es in the same at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
, allowing a run in one inning. In an unexpected move, the Athletics decided to keep De Los Santos with the team when Balfour returned from leave, because their bullpen had been depleted in the previous night's 14-inning game, designating backup infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
Andy LaRoche
Andy LaRoche
Andrew Christian LaRoche is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent....
for assignment instead.