Ethan Salas | |
---|---|
San Diego Padres – No. 90 | |
Catcher | |
Born: Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | June 1, 2006|
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Ethan Gabriel Salas (born June 1,2006) is an American-born Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the San Diego Padres organization.
Ethan Gabriel Salas was born on June 1,2006,in Kissimmee,Florida. His father,Jose Antonio Salas,played in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) for the Atlanta Braves organization,and his uncle and grandfather also played in MiLB. [1] Salas spent time growing up in Florida,the Dominican Republic,and Venezuela. [2]
Salas played for the Águilas del Zulia of the Venezuelan Winter League in 2022/2023. [3]
Considered the top international free agent in the 2023 class and "one of the top catching prospects in recent history," [4] Salas signed with the San Diego Padres in January for a record $5.6 million bonus. [5] [6] [7] [3]
He was promoted to Class AA at age 17,a nearly unprecedented rise through the team's farm system. [8] A.J. Preller,the Padres president of baseball operations,said that the promotion was "aggressive" but that Salas was "up to the challenge." [9]
As of August 2023,Salas was ranked near the top of several top prospect lists. [10] [11]
Salas is fluent in English and Spanish. [2] His brother,JoséSalas,plays in the Minnesota Twins organization. [12] [13]
Guillermo Antonio Quiroz is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher and current manager of the Winston-Salem Dash,the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Seattle Mariners,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Detroit Tigers system.
Below is a partial list of players in the Boston Red Sox minor league organization. Players individually listed here have not yet played in Major League Baseball (MLB),but have reached an advanced level of achievement or notoriety. Some notable players in the minor leagues may have their own profile pages,such as first-round draft picks. Note that anyone with a past MLB appearance has their own profile page,even if they are currently playing in the minor leagues.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Chicago White Sox organizations and rosters of their affiliates:
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Kansas City Royals system.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Miami Marlins system:
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. Below are select minor league players of the Padres organization and the rosters of their minor league affiliates:
Casey Patrick Kelly is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Atlanta Braves,San Francisco Giants,and Cincinnati Reds. He has also played in the KBO League for the LG Twins. He was a first-round draft choice,30th overall,in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox.
Héctor Enrique Sánchez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,Chicago White Sox,and San Diego Padres.
Christian Gabriel Bethancourt Ruiz is a Panamanian professional baseball catcher and first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,San Diego Padres,Oakland Athletics,Tampa Bay Rays,Miami Marlins,and Chicago Cubs,and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos. Bethancourt was signed by the Braves as an international free agent in 2008 and made his major league debut for them in 2013.
Román AlíSolís López is a Mexican professional baseball catcher for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League and Tomateros de Culiacán of the Mexican Pacific League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres in 2012 and Tampa Bay Rays in 2014.
Austin Charles Hedges is an American professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres,Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers,with whom he won the World Series in 2023.
Jorge Mario Alfaro Buelvas is a Colombian professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Miami Marlins,San Diego Padres,Colorado Rockies,and Boston Red Sox. Alfaro signed with the Texas Rangers as a free agent in 2010,was traded to the Phillies in 2015,and made his MLB debut in 2016.
Elías David Díaz Soto is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Colorado Rockiesand San Diego Padres. Díaz has also represented the Colombia national baseball team.
Luis Alfonso Torrens Sáez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,and Chicago Cubs. He made his MLB debut in 2017.
Francisco JoséMejía is a Dominican professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,San Diego Padres,and Tampa Bay Rays.
Cal Paul Quantrill is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Cleveland Indians / Guardians,the Colorado Rockies.
Fernando Gabriel Tatís Medina Jr.,nicknamed "El Niño" or "Bebo",is a Dominican professional baseball right fielder and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of former MLB player Fernando Tatís Sr.
Robert Matthew Snelling is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization.
Leodalis De Vries is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop in the San Diego Padres organization.