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Scouting grades: Hit: 65 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 65 | Overall: 55

The Salas family is one with longstanding roots in baseball as Andrew's uncle and grandfather both played in the Minor Leagues, while his father, Jose Sr., was a member of the Braves system at the turn of the century. Andrew is the youngest of the Salas boys, which also include Jose and Ethan, both of whom have been highly regarded international prospects. Born in Florida before moving to Venezuela, Salas is bilingual and has long been trained by his father at the family's famed complex where big leaguers have been known to stay sharp during the offseason. His background has made him uber-competitive and driven, with some scouts believing he is the most athletically gifted of the brothers.

As was the case for both Jose and Ethan as amateur prospects, Andrew sees the ball exceptionally well and backs up that eye at the dish with good swing decisions. The time spent facing pro pitching both at his family's complex and in Venezuelan leagues makes him uniquely suited to quickly adapt to the rigors of organizational ball. Equipped with simple swing mechanics that feature very few moving parts, he often eschews power in favor of being a high-OBP, bat-to-ball hitter from both sides of the dish.

Salas carries the unique distinction of being viewed as a plus defender at two different positions despite his young age. While he sees the majority of his time at shortstop due to his skill set, some evaluators believe he may even better suited to center field as he enters the pro game, where the middle infield can often feature a logjam. His quick feet and fluid movements serve him well at both spots, whereas his double-plus athleticism enables him to seamlessly cover the gaps in the outfield.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 60 | Overall: 50

Part of a baseball family that included a father, uncle and grandfather who played in the Minors and a pair of brothers (Jose and Ethan) who were recent international bonus babies, Salas was one of the most highly regarded prospects in the 2025 class. Born in Orlando, he moved to Venezuela and trained at the family's complex there before signing with the Marlins for $3.7 million in January. Some scouts believe he's more athletically gifted than his brothers, and like them he earns praise for his maturity and high baseball IQ.

Much more advanced at the plate than most 17-year-olds, Salas is a switch-hitter who recognizes pitches well and makes good swing decisions. He has a compact stroke and doesn't hunt home runs, instead seeking to make contact, use the entire field and focus on getting base. He has a wiry 6-foot-2 frame and has the hitting ability and projectable strength to provide 15-20 homers per season in his prime.

Salas has solid to plus speed and the savvy to use it well on the bases. His quick feet also make him a quality defender at shortstop, where he has fluid actions and the strong arm to make plays. Some evaluators think he could be even better in center field, which has been his primary position while he has made his pro debut in Single-A at age 17.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	04/03/2025	SS Andrew Salas assigned to Jupiter Hammerheads from DSL Marlins.
	03/06/2025	activated SS Andrew Salas.
	02/28/2025	SS Andrew Salas assigned to DSL Marlins.
	01/15/2025	Miami Marlins signed free agent SS Andrew Salas to a minor league contract.