JOE SALAS

11/24/81; '04 24th; Univ. of New Mexico
L/L; 5-10, 200

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2002 NCAA	1-0-2	14	0	19.0	19	11	20	3.79
2003 NCAA	1-6-4	21	1	24.1	30	14	27	6.29
2004 NCAA	0-1-2	15	0	20.0	26	9	24	5.40
2004 A-	0-0-1	13	0	9.2	5	8	6	6.52
2004 R	2-0-4	10	0	11.0	7	3	12	2.45

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA	OAVG	OOBP	OSLG
2005 A-	0-0-0	5	0	7.0	6	1	6	3.86	.222	.276	.370
2005 R	0-0-3	9	0	12.0	10	3	13	0.75	.217	.280	.261

Salas was a power-hitting OF/DH in college, and also pitched in relief. The Pirates drafted him as a pitcher, probably with the idea of developing him as a lefty specialist. They signed him shortly after the draft. He throws a high-80s fastball and a big breaking curve. He started off as a closer at Bradenton and did well there, as would be expected from a college player. He was promoted to Williamsport, where he had trouble throwing strikes. In 2005 he again split the season between the two short-season teams, doing well in both places in very limited action. He should be at Hickory or Williamsport in 2006.

Return to Pitchers