Jose Santiago (santijo02)

Jose Rafael Santiago Alfonso
(Palillo)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
• School Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico
• Debut September 9, 1963
• Final Game July 6, 1970
• Born August 15, 1940 in Juana Diaz, P.R.

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Biographical Information

José Santiago's most memorable moment in baseball came during the first game of the 1967 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, when he hit a home run off Cardinals ace pitcher Bob Gibson. He had been signed by A's scout Félix Delgado. He was an announcer for the San Juan Senators, Santurce Crabbers and Carolina Giants in the Puerto Rican League, serving over 15 years in those roles. His son, Arnold Santiago, played in the minor and independent leagues from 1994 to 2000. His SABR Bio says he managed the Puerto Rican national team but does not indicate in which events.

Notable Achievements

• AL All-Star (1968)
• AL Winning Percentage Leader (1967)

Further Reading

• Edwin Fernández and Bill Nowlin: "José Santiago", in Bill Nowlin and Dan Desrochers, eds.: The 1967 Impossible Dream Red Sox: 'Pandemonium on the Field', SABR, Rounder Books, Burlington, MA, 2007, pp. 212-218. ISBN 978-1-5794-0141-2

Related Sites

• Jose "Palillo" Santiago at the SABR Bio Project