sportsJan 20, 202351:07pending

Super Prospect Ethan Salas is in the Padres System. Just How Excited Should We Be?

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The Padres landed the #1 prospect on the international market, a 16-year-old catcher named Ethan Salas. The scouts say he's going to be special. The OnFriar Podcast looks at comps, historical examples, and most importantly the player himself to see just how excited we should be about one of the most hyped catching prospects to come along in years.

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