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About Nelson Santovenia:
Nelson Santovenia (full name: Nelson Gil (Mayol) Santovenia; no nicknames) played catcher from 1987 until 1993 for the Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. He played for the Expos from 1987 - 1991, White Sox in 1992 and Royals in 1993. Over 7 seasons, he played 297 games, hit 22 home runs, drove in 77 runs, and stole 4 bases. Born on July 27, 1961 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Santovenia stands 6' 3" and weighs 195 lb. He attended Southridge (Miami, FL) high school and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1st round (19th pick) of the 1982 amateur draft (June Secondary). His debut was on September 16, 1987 and he played his final game on October 2, 1993. Over his career, Santovenia made $648,500. Common misspellings of his name include Nelson Gil (Mayol) nellie Nelson santonvenia Santovenia.