Hector Santiago has always had a better ERA then his other numbers suggest he should have. His career FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) is nearly a full run higher than his ERA. It appears that Santiago was letting that improved Minnesota Twins outfield do the work for him in the month of April. He only gave up two home runs for the month.
Now, unfortunately, the trio of speedy of young outfields aren’t able to save him anymore. That is because Santiago is giving up home runs at an alarming rate. He has given up a home run in all but one outing since the start of May.