San Francisco de Macorís – The Gigantes del Cibao have secured the continuity of right-handed pitcher Antonio Santos for the next season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League.
Santos, 29 years old and a native of Santiago de los Caballeros, began his career in Dominican professional baseball after being selected by the Tigres del Licey in the 2017 rookie draft. He joined the Gigantes as a free agent in 2023, where he quickly became a key member of the pitching staff, thanks to his adaptability on the mound.
In his three seasons with the northeastern team, including appearances in the Round Robin, the pitcher has accumulated a record of 3-3 in 74.2 innings pitched, with 69 strikeouts, an ERA of 4.70, and a WHIP of 1.50. His performance as a long reliever and occasional starter has added depth and flexibility to the pitching staff.
Santos also has experience in the Major Leagues, debuting in 2020 with the Colorado Rockies. There, he participated in 10 games over two seasons, recording 17.1 innings and 14 strikeouts. His repertoire is characterized by a fastball that can reach 99 miles per hour.
In 2025, he was part of the Chicago Cubs’ minor league system, pitching in Double-A and Triple-A, which allowed him to continue developing his professional career.
With this signing, the Cibao organization reinforces its commitment to proven talent and strengthens its pitching structure for the upcoming season.
