The Padres took the field on Saturday for a spring training showdown against the White Sox. During the 6–5 win, 16-year-old prospect Ethan Salas got the chance to step into the batter's box, making a pinch-hit appearance during the bottom of the sixth inning.
It was Salas’s first appearance of the spring after he was included on the preseason roster. While he didn't record a hit, it was still a solid at-bat from the youngster, who grounded out to second base.
The 16-year-old Venezuela native signed a massive $5.1 million contract with San Diego in January after being heralded as the No. 1 overall international prospect in 2023. It was the third-largest contract for an international prospect in league history.
