Benito Santiago Jr. (born June 22, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Mets de Guaynabo in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), the top tier basketball league in Puerto Rico. He played college basketball for Cumberlands. He is a former baseball player, just like his father.
Personal life edit
Santiago is the son of former Major League Baseball player Benito Santiago.[1]
Baseball career edit
Santiago was selected in the 31st round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago Cubs.[2]
References edit
- ^ 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.