On the latest episode of Fish Stripes Jeopardy, I admitted that I did not know who Benito Santiago was. It was a humbling moment as somebody who wants to provide you with high-quality Marlins coverage.
Today, I hope to redeem myself with this article, showing you what I have learned from researching the original Marlins catcher.
The Start of Benito Santiago
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23213520/2145784.jpg)
Benito Santiago was born on March 9, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Santiago began his major league career with the San Diego Padres and won National League Rookie of the Year for them in 1987 ( .