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Another Victorino? Phils tab prep shortstop from Hawaii

Devin Saltiban drafted No. 98 by Phillies in 2023 MLB Draft

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Devin Saltiban, a hitter with Main League ties, chosen 98th general on Day 2 of MLB Draft

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PHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino’s Hawaiian roots are sturdy. He nonetheless retains tabs on the whole lot occurring again house. He nonetheless needs to know what is occurring within the baseball world.

“I all the time ask, ‘What names ought to I do know?’” Victorino stated on Monday.

It was in a kind of conversations that Victorino, who grew up on Maui, first heard about Devin Saltiban, who lives on the Large Island. The Phillies chosen Saltiban on Monday within the third spherical (No. 98 general) of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Saltiban, 18, can hit, proving himself not solely in Hawaii, however in tournaments in California and within the MLB Draft League and MLB Mix in June. It was in these locations that he proved he could make laborious contact towards excessive velocity.

Saltiban labored laborious to get that time. He spent years working with hitting coach Kaha Wong, who’s the daddy of massive leaguers Kolten and Kean Wong.

“A Shane Victorino, straight out,” Kaha Wong stated, when requested how he would describe Saltiban to any person who has by no means seen him play. “Quick, fast, good arm, he can observe the ball within the outfield. He hits the ball laborious. He can flip a single right into a double together with his velocity. He’s sensible on the bases.”

Wong stated the Phillies had been following Saltiban for the previous couple years, though he by no means had any inkling that they would choose him within the Draft.

“His character, his make-up,” Wong stated, explaining why he believes the Phils shall be completely happy to have him. “Simply how he presents himself. He’s straightforward to teach. That’s one thing individuals don’t take a look at, and I do. He works laborious. He involves the cage day-after-day. I advised him, ‘I’m not the very best hitting coach, however I’ve two boys that went to the large leagues, so perhaps I will help you with this and that.’

“He had no downside with simply listening. Going by way of the method is simple with a man like that. Some younger children don’t need to do this. Devin labored laborious. Not solely on the sphere, however within the classroom.”

Saltiban attended Hilo Excessive College. He’s dedicated to play school baseball on the College of Hawaii, however he’s anticipated to signal with the Phillies. He’s the most recent Hawaiian highschool place participant to be chosen within the first 5 rounds, becoming a member of Kala’l Rosario (2020, Twins’ No. 27 prospect), Shane Sasaki (2019, Rays) and Micah Bello (2018, Brewers).

“We simply attempt to keep inside ourselves,” Wong stated. “Simply attempt to get a bit of higher, a bit of faster. That’s all we are able to do. The method has been working. Right this moment is an effective motive why we’re doing this — getting a man off the Island. There is no such thing as a magic potion or something. It’s straight-up laborious work, waking up day-after-day and doing what now we have to do.

“We attempt to see what we are able to afford and the gamers can afford, and more often than not it’s in California. We do as many showcases as we are able to afford. And with the relationships I’ve with a number of scouts, after I name and say, ‘It’s best to take a look at this boy,’ they arrive.”

Wong stated he spoke with Saltiban about six months in the past about his dedication to the College of Hawaii. He stated Saltiban ought to think about that, however nonetheless work on turning into a greater participant.

“Everyone at Hilo, we’ve obtained to avoid wasting and determine what we are able to do to get publicity,” Wong stated. “It simply so occurred all of the scouts got here, and he obtained uncovered rather a lot. At any time when they arrive, I’ll arrange a exercise on a area or a exercise in my cage.

“After they got here to look at Kala’l a pair years in the past, I attempted to place prospects in there that perhaps have an opportunity sooner or later to get drafted. So when Kala’l was hitting, Devin was hitting.”

And the Phillies seen.


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