Ervin Santana Signs With Twins: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

After bouncing around with the Royals and Braves over the last two seasons, Ervin Santana has reached an agreement on a contract with the Minnesota Twins.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Santana Signs a 4-Year Contract

Yahoo’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal is worth $54 million over four years.

According to Pro Hardball Talk:

Last offseason Ervin Santana had so much trouble securing a multi-year contract after turning down a qualifying offer that he settled for a one-year, $14.1 million deal with the Braves.

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2. Santana is From the Dominican Republic

He signed with the Anaheim Angels as an amateur free agent in 2000. Other notable Dominicans who debuted in 2005 include: Edinson Volquez, Hanley Ramirez, Francisco Liriano, Edwin Encarnacion, Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano.

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3. Santana Will Turn 32 Tomorrow

He was born on December 12, 1982, so this contract comes as an early birthday gift to him.

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4. Santana Has Pitched 10 Seasons for the Angels, Royals and Braves

He made his major league debut on May 17, 2005.

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5. His Career Record is 119-100 with a 4.17 ERA

Santana has averaged 14 wins per season. He has won 16 games in a season twice (2006 and 2008) and won 17 games in a season once (2010). In 2008, Santana was an American League All-Star.

On July 27, 2011, Santana pitched a no-hitter in a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers.

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