When the Cleveland Indians first acquired Carlos Santana in exchange for Casey Blake back in 2008, he was still only 22 years old and playing in High-A. By the end of the year, Baseball America had ranked him as the top prospect in the Indians organization, an honor he took home the next year as well. Within two days, he had achieved his first Major League hit, run batted in, and home run.
The switch-hitter has gone on to become one of the best parts of the Cleveland Indians’ offense and a consistent top producer.