Tyler Saladino
| Tyler Saladino | |
|---|---|
 Saladino with the Chicago White Sox | |
| Free agent | |
| Third baseman / Shortstop | |
| Born: July 20, 1989 San Diego, California | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: July 10, 2015, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| KBO: May 5, 2020, for the Samsung Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through 2019 season) | |
| Batting average | .226 |
| Home runs | 19 |
| Runs batted in | 92 |
| KBO statistics (through 2020 season) | |
| Batting average | .280 |
| Home runs | 6 |
| Runs batted in | 27 |
| Teams | |
Tyler Artolo Saladino (born July 20, 1989) is an American professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers and for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League.
Amateur career
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Saladino attended University City High School, where he was a standout in baseball and held a 3.1 GPA. Saladino then attended Palomar College in San Marcos, California, before transferring to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his two years at Palomar as a shortstop and third baseman, Saladino hit .399 and .616 in conference play. During his time at Palomar, Saladino was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 36th round of the 2008 draft, but turned it down to continue with college.[1]
Professional career
Chicago White Sox
Saladino was drafted out of Oral Roberts University by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. In August 2014, he had Tommy John surgery.[2][3] The White Sox added him to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2014.[4]
Saladino was called up and made his major league debut on July 10, 2015. Saladino spent the 2016 and 2017 seasons with the major league club, playing in 172 contests for the White Sox.
Milwaukee Brewers
On April 19, 2018, Saladino was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations. He was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Saladino was non-tendered and became a free agent on December 2, 2019.[5]
Samsung Lions
On December 24, 2019, Saladino signed with the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. Saladino was waived by the Lions on July 29, 2020 due to an injury.
References
- ^ https://www.palomar.edu/athletics/baseball/09.Saladino.htm
- ^ "Saladino's season over following Tommy John surgery". Chicago White Sox. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ Scot Gregor. "Injury a setback for White Sox prospect Saladino". Daily Herald. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ "Sox protect four from Rule 5 Draft". Major League Baseball. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ Tom Haudricourt (December 2, 2019). "The Brewers opt not to tender 2020 contracts to Shaw, Nelson, Claudio, Guerra and Saladino". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tyler Saladino on X
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from San Diego
- Baseball players from California
- Major League Baseball infielders
- American expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- Chicago White Sox players
- Milwaukee Brewers players
- Oral Roberts Golden Eagles baseball players
- Bristol White Sox players
- Kannapolis Intimidators players
- Winston-Salem Dash players
- Mesa Solar Sox players
- Birmingham Barons players
- Charlotte Knights players
- Colorado Springs Sky Sox players
- Palomar Comets baseball players
- San Antonio Missions players
- Samsung Lions players