Drafted in the 14th round (418th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2021 (signed for $125,000).
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A 5-foot-11, 204-pound righthander, Salgado started his career at San Jacinto (Texas) JC and was impressive in his freshman season, leading to the Padres draft him in the 34th round in 2019. He returned to school for the 2020 season, then transferred to Oregon State for the 2021 campaign, where he was dominant in a relief role, with a 3-0, 1.01 mark, 27 strikeouts and 14 walks in 26.2 innings. Salgado can run his fastball into the upper 90s and pairs it with a curveball. With a fiery presence on the mound and a fastball that has increased its velocity significantly since his freshman season, Salgado is an intriguing relief arm at the next level.
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Salgado was a revelation as a compact, 6-foot-1, 196-pound righthander working out of the Gators bullpen. He can sit 93-95 mph with his fastball and spins a very promising slider that helped him strikeout 46 batters in 29.1 innings. Salgado's fastball can flatten out, which explains why he gave up 32 hits, but he has two promising pitches and some feel to pitch.
Scouting Reports
Salgado was a revelation as a compact, 6-foot-1, 196-pound righthander working out of the Gators bullpen. He can sit 93-95 mph with his fastball and spins a very promising slider that helped him strikeout 46 batters in 29.1 innings. Salgado's fastball can flatten out, which explains why he gave up 32 hits, but he has two promising pitches and some feel to pitch.
Career Transactions
Asheville Tourists released RHP Bryant Salgado.
RHP Bryant Salgado assigned to Asheville Tourists from Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
RHP Bryant Salgado assigned to Houston Astros.
RHP Bryant Salgado roster status changed by Houston Astros.
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