Salas Steps In Santiago’s Shoes | San Diego Padres News

Forty years ago, Benito Santiago dazzled in his Padres debut—doubling in his first at-bat and launching a 20-year MLB career capped by five All-Star nods and a World Series ring. Now, just as the Padres’ catcher legacy began, 20-year-old prospect Ethan Salas steps into the spotlight wearing No. 8, hoping to echo Santiago’s rise—even if his debut lacked a hit. Santiago, Rookie of the Year in ’87 and a four-time consecutive All-Star, carved his own path with a fiery arm and quirky style, including donning No. 9 for fans to see the number clearly. As Salas takes his first steps in the big leagues, the pressure is on—and only time will tell if he can match Santiago’s enduring impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6f4b3f8168ca58d