FP Santangelo

Frank-Paul Santangelo was born on October 24, 1966, in Livonia, Michigan. He developed his baseball skills early, attending Oak Ridge High School, Sacramento City College, and the University of Miami. In 1988, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod Baseball League, further honing his abilities before entering professional baseball.

Santangelo was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 20th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft. He steadily climbed through the minor league system, reaching AAA with the Indianapolis Indians in 1992 and then with the Ottawa Lynx, where he became a key player and had his number 24 retired. He made his Major League debut on August 2, 1995, with the Montreal Expos. During his career, he was known for his versatility, playing various positions across the outfield and infield. After his playing career, Santangelo transitioned into broadcasting, beginning with sports radio in Sacramento and San Francisco, before joining the Washington Nationals as a color analyst in 2011, a position he held for a decade.

His broadcasting career has included roles with multiple organizations, allowing him to offer commentary from both a player’s and analyst’s perspective. Santangelo has a notable signature line, “There goes the no-hitter,” which he uses when the first hit for the Nationals occurs, a tribute to his former manager Felipe Alou. He has covered numerous games, providing in-depth analysis and engaging commentary for fans. His career reflects a sustained involvement in baseball, initially as a player and subsequently as a media personality.