Ethan Salas Becomes Youngest MLB Catcher in 33 Years, Joining Elite Pudge Rodríguez Company
Salas's debut at 20 signals the Padres have found a generational talent at the most demanding defensive position, a breakthrough for a franchise seeking to compete in a crowded NL West.
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