Jack Anthony Santora (born 6 October 1976) is an Italian-American former professional

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who played internationally for the Italy national baseball team, and who is currently a

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in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Early life

Santora grew up in Monterey, CA. Father, Vic Santora, coached football and baseball. Brother, Phil Santora, coached high school baseball and softball at Monterey High School. Santora attended

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. In 1998, he played

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for the Hyannis Mets of the

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, and was named a league all-star.

Professional baseball career

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Santora in the 19th Round of the

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. He played for the Missoula Osprey in 1999. In 2000, he played for the

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. In 2001, he played for the El Paso Diablos. He split 2002 between El Paso and the Tucson Sidewinders.

San Diego Padres

Santora played with the Lake Elsinore Storm in 2003.

Philadelphia Phillies

Santora played with the Lakewood BlueClaws in 2003 and the

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in 2004.

Newark Bears

Santora played with the Newark Bears from 2003–2006.

Italian Baseball League

He played for

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in the Italian Baseball League from 2007-2013.

Italy national team

As a member of Italy national baseball team he won two European Baseball Championships, in

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and in

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1976 births Living people American people of Italian descent Sportspeople from Monterey, California Baseball players from Monterey County, California Baseball coaches from California Baseball infielders Italian baseball players T & A San Marino players American expatriate baseball players in San Marino UCLA Bruins baseball players Hyannis Harbor Hawks players South Bend Silver Hawks players El Paso Diablos players Missoula Osprey players Tucson Sidewinders players Lake Elsinore Storm players Lakewood BlueClaws players Clearwater Threshers players Newark Bears players Rimini Baseball Club players 2013 World Baseball Classic players 2009 World Baseball Classic players Minor league baseball coaches {{US-baseball-infielder-stub