Position: SS
Born: 7/20/89
Ht: 6'0" Wt: 185
Acquired: Drafted 7th Round in 2010 from Oral Roberts
Career Stats
FutureSox Prospect Rankings
- #20 - 2010 Postseason
- #T-8 - 2011 Midseason
- #4 - 2012 Preseason
Accolades
Scouting report
Saladino spent just one year at Oral Roberts, but he ripped apart Summit League pitching to the tune of .381/.472/.678 with 17 home runs, 16 doubles and 16 stolen bases. Tools wise scouts don't seem to love him offensively, but those numbers made him an interesting prospect in the seventh round. The power wasn't expected to translate as a pro and it appeared it wasn't with just 3 HR in 213 AB in 2010, but Saladino has been a big power threat in Winston-Salem despite suffering a wrist injury in spring training that kept him out for the first month of the season. He has plus speed and walks a decent amount, making him a potentially solid No. 2 type hitter if he can improve a bit on his contact rate. The most encouraging part about Saladino is his defense. A guy with his offensive profile could handle a move to second or third, but his greatest value is right where he is. He's no Eduardo Escobar, but Saladino can play shortstop with his speed and a plus arm. The White Sox don't have much talent in the middle infield so Saladino was a nice addition and a potential breakout prospect.
Major League Outlook: Everyday shortstop
ETA: 2014
