Whether you believe San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas waited a long time before his first MLB start is a matter of perspective. Sure, Salas took years in the minors before his call up, but — at 20 years old — he instantly became the youngest player in the majors once the move was official.
Because of that, Salas joined rarefied air, becoming the youngest catcher to make his MLB debut since Iván Rodríguez — better known as “Pudge” in baseball circles.
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Rodríguez, who developed into a Hall of Famer, debuted with the Texas Rangers back in 1991. At the time of his debut — June 6, 1991 — Rodríguez was 19.
Salas — who started behind…
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