Benito (Rivera) Santiago

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico
High School: John F. Kennedy (San Isabel, PR)
Signed by the San Diego Padres as an amateur free agent in 1982. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 14, 1986 (Age 21)   vs. HOU 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Padres/Giants/Marlins/Reds/Phillies/... 1986-2005
Agents: Joe Longo,Joe Rosario, previously: Manny Sanguillen,Joe Maenza,Greg Genske,Lonnie Cooper,Scott Boras [*]
Final Game: April 11, 2005 (Age 40)   vs. MIL 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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