Joe Santry was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Joe is a graduate of Bishop Hartley High School and attended The Ohio State University. Joe Santry serves as the Director of Communications/Media and Historian for the Columbus Clippers. During Joe’s tenure with the Clippers, the team completed a twenty-two year partnership as the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate. The Clippers return to the National League farm system in 2007, as the minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals.

Among Joe's many responsibilities with the Clippers include the team's website and press box. Known as “The Dean” of professional baseball historians, Joe is one of the most sought after speakers in Central Ohio.

Joe Santry continues to be a leader in baseball history preservation and fan awareness. A long time member of the Society of American Baseball Research, Joe has been the unsung information hero for many of today’s baseball literary works.