Edgar
Santana
P · Around average
- PAL
- 42
- WAR
- 0.0
- ERA
- 3.59
2021№ 203 / 271
Edgar Santana
#51P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 93 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 10, 2017
- Born
- October 16, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- Nickname
- Biceps
Career history
- Atlanta Braves · 2021 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2017 – 2018 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Atlanta Braves | 41 | 3 | 0 | 3.59 | 42.2 | 33 | 1.15 |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 69 | 3 | 4 | 3.26 | 66.1 | 54 | 1.10 |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.50 | 18.0 | 20 | 1.56 |
| Career totals | 129 | 6 | 4 | 3.40 | 127.0 | 107 | 1.18 | |
Edgar Santana: our analysis
2021 season: 41 G, 42.7 IP, 3 W, 0 L, 33 SO, 1.15 WHIP. WAR 0.0 (203rd of 271) · PAL 42, around average.
In 2021, Edgar Santana, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 42 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 203rd among 271 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: command (81, well above average). On the other hand, stuff (21, well below average) and velocity (32, below average) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
3.59
FIP
4.60
xFIP
4.04
ERA-
84
WHIP
1.15
K%
18.9 %
BB%
6.9 %
Strikeouts
33
Innings
42.7
Wins
3
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.8 to 0.8
Strikeouts
32
2021 WAR
0.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 29 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
70
Established regular
- VEL
- Velocity
- 69
- STF
- Stuff
- 65
- CTL
- Control
- 83
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 74
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 71
- EX
- Experience
- 61
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 4.60 · RA9-WAR: 0.3
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
93.2 mi/h
32th percentile
K%
18.9 %
13th percentile
BB%
6.9 %
80th percentile
xERA
4.18
38th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.314
38th percentile
Barrels allowed
6.2 %
66th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 | @ AZ | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.59 |
| Sep 11 | vs MIA | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.67 |
| Sep 8 | vs WSH | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.54 |
| Sep 5 | @ COL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.63 |
| Sep 4 | @ COL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.72 |
| Aug 23 | vs NYY | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3.82 |
| Aug 16 | @ MIA | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.41 |
| Aug 12 | vs CIN | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.57 |
| Aug 11 | vs CIN | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.41 |
| Aug 6 | vs WSH | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.51 |
Edgar Santana: frequently asked questions
What is Edgar Santana's record in 2021?
Edgar Santana is 3-0 in 2021, with a 3.59 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 42.7 innings.
How old is Edgar Santana?
Edgar Santana is 35 years old: he was born on October 16, 1991.
How tall is Edgar Santana, and how much does he weigh?
Edgar Santana is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Edgar Santana from?
Dominican Republic: Edgar Santana was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
How good is Edgar Santana?
Edgar Santana produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 213th of 271 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 42 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Edgar Santana a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 213th of 271 players at his position in the MLB in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Edgar Santana's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.