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Santorini's first ML season was marred by arm problems, and he was on Atlanta's disabled list from July on. The Padres took him in the 1968 expansion draft, but after he recorded 8-14 and 1-8 marks in 1969 and 1970, he was traded to the Cardinals. (GB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 26, 1971: The Padres Al "Iron Man" Santorini starts both ends of a doubleheader against the Astros. Santorini, facing a lineup of seven lefties, retires one batter before manager Preston Gomez lifts him for lefty Dave Roberts. It almost works, but Houston scores a run in the 9th to win, 2–1. In the nightcap, Santorini gives up two earned runs in six innings, but the Padres manage only one hit -- a 2-out single in the 7th by Ollie Brown -- off Larry Dierker. The Astros win, 8–0.