Johan Santana

Johan Alexander Santana (pronounced [joʊɦən santʰənə]) (born March 13, 1979, in Tovar, Mérida State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the New York Mets. His first team was the Minnesota Twins.

Johan Santana
Starting pitcher
Born: (1979-03-13) March 13, 1979
Tovar, Mérida State, Venezuela
Bats: Left Throws: Left
debut
April 3, 2000, for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics
(through 2008 season)
Win-Loss109-51
Earned run average3.11
Strikeouts1,587
Teams
Career highlights and awards

I injuries Johan has been suffering a shoulder injury. His career could be over.

  • 2x Player's Choice Outstanding Pitcher (2004, 2006)
  • 2x Warren Spahn Award winner (2004, 2006)
  • Gold Glove Award (2007)
  • Pitching Triple Crown (2006)
  • Led AL in wins (2006)
  • Led AL in strikeouts (2004, 2005, 2006)
  • Led AL in ERA (2004, 2006)
  • Led NL in ERA (2008)


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