Position: SS
Height/Weight: 6'0/190
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Birthday: July 20th, 1989
Hometown/School: San Diego, CA - Oral Roberts
Tyler Saladino was taken in the 7th round in 2010 MLB Draft. After solid 2010 and 2011 seasons that moved him up the rankings in the system, Saladino fell back down after 2012. In 2011, the then 23-year old batted .270/.363/.501 and 16 HRs (A+) and then .236/.353/.315 (AA and AAA) and 4 HRs in 2012. Obviously, Saladino really struggled with the promotions to AA and AAA.
Shockingly, despite the struggles, Saladino actually improved his plate discipline last year with Birmingham as his K% was down and he was drawing more walks. This is just another indicator of how much Saladino struggled with the bat last year. Also, according to reports, his defense was improved. Below is an excerpt from one of the only reports on Saladino after this year and not prior to 2012.
John Sickels had a great report on him after this season.
Shockingly, despite the struggles, Saladino actually improved his plate discipline last year with Birmingham as his K% was down and he was drawing more walks. This is just another indicator of how much Saladino struggled with the bat last year. Also, according to reports, his defense was improved. Below is an excerpt from one of the only reports on Saladino after this year and not prior to 2012.
John Sickels had a great report on him after this season.
So here we have a guy who lost all of his power despite gaining some patience. What do we make of it? To tell the truth, I'm not sure. Scouting opinion regarding his bat in 2011 was mixed: his production in A-ball was certainly respected, but some scouts felt his swing was too long and that he wouldn't produce as much against advanced pitching. Those worries seem borne out, although given the fact that he maintained some command of the strike zone, I wouldn't give up on him just yet.Follow Pale Hose Prospectus - @ChiSoxProspects
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