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Another appealing aspect of Santander is his switch-hitting ability; he can provide offensive production from both sides of the plate. His splits reveal solid performance: an .822 OPS from the left and a .793 OPS from the right. Despite concerns over his lesser power against left-handed pitching, his ability to produce homers at a consistent rate is a strong point in his favor. Additionally, Santander's career strikeout rate sits at about 20.7%, which is below the league average. This rates him as a low-strikeout player for someone who can hit for power, minimizing concerns over offensive volatility.