His nickname Axeman, El Oso or Slamtana actually resonates with baseball fans but beyond all that, his hair sets him apart from the rest of the team. A professional baseball player, Carlos Santana plies his trade with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and a designated hitter/catcher. At first glance, one might assume that he is of African American descent, but a closer look will reveal the truth which is that he is Dominican. Fans and critics alike know him as a well-disciplined champion, especially by his favorite catchphrase “discipline and power.”
Carlos Santana’s bio
Born Carlos Santana on April 8, 1986 in SantoDomingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, the champion’s parents divorced when he was only fifteen years old. In all, he has seven siblings, five sisters and two brothers. After their parents divorced, the huge responsibility of being the “father figure” fell on the teenaged Carlos, whom he had started caring for for his siblings and mother when he was fifteen. . It was not an easy feat as it made him grow faster than he should have.
He started his baseball career playing with his neighbors at a time when he knew next to nothing about the game. He didn’t know it then, but every little practice improved his skills and taught him things all the time. His skills in playing with his neighbors increased and it made him a good hitter.
Carlos’ love and high regards for his mum have never been hidden. After signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he received a bonus worth $75,000, which bought him a house. He considers her a priority and does not play with her.
Professional career
Santana started his baseball career in 2005 when he was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2005. He started with their rookie minor level affiliate; the Gulf Coast Dodgers where he played a total of 32 games at bat an incredible 295 times.
He made his first professional debut with the Cleveland Indians after the Dodgers traded him alongside John Meloan for Casey Blake in 2008. He entered as a catcher in 2010 and with the Cleveland Series he entered the World Series. He won a gold medal in the 2013 World Baseball Classic and was named Cleveland’s top prospect in 2009 and 2010.
He received the “Lou Boudreau Award in 2009 as a minor league player but joined the major league on June 11, 2010, when he had .316 with 13 home runs and 51 RBI in 57 games with the Triple-A- Columbus Clippers. He broke Jim Norris’ record in 1977 by being the first Tribe player to debut finishing third.
Carlos suffered his first injury which ended his rookie year in 2010. He dislocated his left knee in a game at Fenway Park while defending home plate against Boston Red Sox base runner Ryan Kalish, he n was unable to leave the field and had to be executed.
Santana quickly recovered and was back the next year with a stellar performance that saw him hit his first major league grand slam. It was a start leading to the loss of the Detroit Tigers in a game that ended 9−5. The year ended on a high note as Santana hit his major league with 27 homers and played 66 games at first base. He also hit 79 RBIs, 35 doubles and added 97 walks. He had 25 home runs, 35 doubles and 97 steps, he also had 25 home runs, 35 doubles and 90 steps.
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | A B | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | TIME | Average |
| 2018 | Phillies | 63 | 222 | 34 | 49 | 37 | 42 | 37 | 10 | .221 |
| 2017 | indians | 154 | 571 | 90 | 148 | 79 | 88 | 94 | 23 | .259 |
| 2016 | indians | 158 | 582 | 89 | 151 | 87 | 99 | 99 | 34 | .259 |
| 2015 | indians | 154 | 550 | 72 | 127 | 85 | 108 | 122 | 19 | .231 |
| 2014 | indians | 152 | 541 | 68 | 125 | 85 | 113 | 124 | 27 | .231 |
| 2013 | indians | 154 | 541 | 75 | 145 | 74 | 93 | 110 | 20 | .268 |
| 2012 | indians | 143 | 507 | 72 | 128 | 76 | 91 | 101 | 18 | .252 |
| 2011 | indians | 155 | 552 | 84 | 132 | 79 | 97 | 133 | 27 | .239 |
| 2010 | indians | 46 | 150 | 23 | 39 | 22 | 37 | 29 | 6 | .260 |
| Career | 1,179 | 4,216 | 607 | 1,044 | 624 | 768 | 849 | 184 | .248 |
Carlos Santana net worth
Carlos Santana got his first signing bonus with the Indians when he signed a five-year contract worth $21 million.
Most recently, Carlos signed a three-year contract worth $60 million that would end in 2020 and from all his earnings and other endeavors, the baseball champion’s net worth has been placed at $13 million.
women
Carlos Santana is married to the beautifulBrittany Santana. Information on how they met has never been revealed, but the union is blessed with two children; a boy and a girl. The youngest being the daughter was born in May 2015 while the eldest; the boy named David, is a few years older.
Other facts about Carlos Santana
- Carlos loves baseball but he has never moved his roles as a loving father and husband to his family.
- He first grew out his hair when he started his career, but he now wears dreadlocks.
- There isn’t much information about him, however, the little he let the world know was that he had high moral standards.
- Carlos suffered a blow to the mask from a foul play trick.
- The hunky baseballer stands at a height of 5ft 11in and weighs 95kg.
- He has brown hair and eyes.
