Tyler Saladino, baseball player, 2015-2019

Tyler Saladino

Born: 7/20/1989 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-07-10 | Final Game: 2019-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Tyler Artolo Saladino

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Biography

Tyler Saladino, born in 1989, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 until 2019. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, Saladino played in a total of 326 games over his career. He recorded 221 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 92 runs, finishing with a batting average of .226. His ability to steal bases was a noteworthy aspect of his game, as he successfully swiped 28 bags throughout his time in the league. Saladino's career unfolded during a period characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics, which influenced how players approached the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a reliable utility player provided depth to the teams he played for, particularly with the Chicago White Sox. After his retirement, Saladino left behind a legacy of hard work and adaptability, traits that are essential for players in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
326 978 109 221 33 6 19 92 28 62 247 0.226 0.278 0.330 0.608 -3122.6

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2015 CHW AL 68 236 33 53 6 4 4 20 8 12 51 0.225 .254 (-12%) .316 (-16%) .404 (-17%) .721 (-17%) -730.1
2016 CHW AL 93 298 33 84 14 0 8 38 11 13 62 0.282 .255 (+10%) .321 (-2%) .417 (-2%) .738 (-2%) -140.5
2017 CHW AL 79 253 23 45 9 2 0 10 5 23 67 0.178 .254 (-30%) .324 (-22%) .425 (-46%) .750 (-36%) -1658.4
2018 CHW AL 6 8 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2018 MIL NL 52 118 11 29 3 0 5 16 2 9 38 0.246 .247 (-1%) .318 (-5%) .409 (-3%) .727 (-4%) 0.0
2019 MIL NL 28 65 7 8 0 0 2 8 2 5 26 0.123 .252 (-51%) .322 (-39%) .434 (-50%) .757 (-46%) -513.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 9 1 0 0
2B 76 68 114 205 3 49
3B 101 87 66 204 11 17
OF 10 3 9 1 0 0
SS 97 80 125 227 12 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 CHA 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
2015 CHA 3B 60 53 39 122 5 6
2015 CHA SS 11 7 11 13 0 2
2016 CHA 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
2016 CHA 2B 41 40 60 111 1 28
2016 CHA 3B 10 10 4 22 3 4
2016 CHA OF 3 0 3 1 0 0
2016 CHA SS 32 27 39 89 4 19
2017 CHA 1B 3 0 3 1 0 0
2017 CHA 2B 26 26 49 84 1 21
2017 CHA 3B 22 18 18 51 3 7
2017 CHA SS 13 12 19 32 0 7
2018 CHA 3B 2 2 3 5 0 0
2018 MIL 2B 6 1 2 4 1 0
2018 MIL 3B 1 1 1 2 0 0
2018 MIL SS 28 25 38 68 7 13
2019 MIL 2B 3 1 3 6 0 0
2019 MIL 3B 6 3 1 2 0 0
2019 MIL OF 7 3 6 0 0 0
2019 MIL SS 13 9 18 25 1 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Second Base 76
Third Base 101
Shortstop 97
Left Field 8
Center Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $513,000
Total Career Earnings $513,000