Benito Santiago Jr.
| No. 22 – Cangrejeros de Santurce | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Baloncesto Superior Nacional |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 22, 1989 Coamo, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Indios de Mayagüez |
| 2013–2014 | Santeros de Aguada |
| 2014–2017 | Atléticos de San Germán |
| 2017–2023 | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
| 2023–2024 | Mets de Guaynabo |
| 2024–present | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
Benito Santiago Jr. (born June 22, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for Cumberlands. He is a former baseball player, just like his father.
Personal life
Santiago is the son of former Major League Baseball player Benito Santiago.[1]
Baseball career
Santiago was selected in the 31st round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago Cubs.[2]
References
- ^ Story, Mark. "Mark Story: Benito Santiago Jr. chasing hoop dreams at Cumberlands". Kentucky.com. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Late transfer: Santiago Jr. a fast learner". MLB.com. Retrieved November 4, 2016.