Nelson Santovenia is a former major league catcher. Santovenia was born on July 27, 1961 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, debuted in the major leagues on September 16, 1987 and last played on October 2, 1993. Santovenia batted right and threw right. The Montreal Expos drafted Santovenia in 1981 (round 3, pick 69 overall) out of Miama Dade CC.
Bio
- Full name
- Nelson Gil Santovenia
- Position
- Catcher (C)
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3", 215 lb
- Born
- Jul 27, 1961, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
- MLB debut
- Sep 16, 1987
- Last game
- Oct 2, 1993
- Draft
- 1981 draft, round 3, pick 69, Montreal Expos
- School
- Miama Dade CC