Ethan Salas

Ethan Gabriel Salas (born June 1, 2006) is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Early life Ethan Gabriel Salas was born on June 1, 2006, in Kissimmee, Florida. His father, Jose Antonio Salas, played in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) for the Atlanta Braves organization, and his uncle and grandfather also played in MiLB. Salas spent time growing up in Florida, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela.

Professional career Salas played one game for the Águilas del Zulia of the Venezuelan Winter League in the 2022-23 season.

Considered the top international free agent in the 2023 class and "one of the top catching prospects in recent history," Salas signed with the San Diego Padres in January for a record $5.6 million bonus. A. J. Preller, the Padres' president of baseball operations, acknowledged that the promotion was "aggressive" but said that Salas was "up to the challenge."

On September 1, 2026, the Padres called Salas up to the Major Leagues for the first time.

Personal life Salas is fluent in English and Spanish. and his brother Andrew plays for the Miami Marlins organization.