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==Atlanta Braves== ==Atlanta Braves==
In the {{by|2007}} season, Saltalamacchia started at catcher for the ] ]. Only 22 games into the season, he belted 7 ]s with a ] of .373. In the {{by|2007}} season, Saltalamacchia started at catcher for the ] ]. Only 22 into the season, he belted 7 ]s with a ] of .373.


On his 22nd birthday, he was called up to Atlanta to replace ] on the roster and to fill in for ], who re-injured his finger on ], {{mlby|2007}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070502&content_id=1942469&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl|title=Saltalamacchia solid in debut|accessdate=2007-05-03 |last= Rogers |first=Bowman|date=May 3, 2007|format= |work=Braves.com |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Saltalamacchia's call-up made him the new record-holder of the longest last name in Major League Baseball history, at 14 letters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/braves/2007-05-03-saltalamacchia-long-name_N.htm?csp=34|title=Man of letters: Saltalamacchia sets mark|last=Glier|first=Ray|date=May 3, 2007|work=USA Today}}</ref> On his 22nd birthday, he was called up to Atlanta to replace ] on the roster and to fill in for ], who re-injured his finger on ], {{mlby|2007}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070502&content_id=1942469&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl|title=Saltalamacchia solid in debut|accessdate=2007-05-03 |last= Rogers |first=Bowman|date=May 3, 2007|format= |work=Braves.com |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Saltalamacchia's call-up made him the new record-holder of the longest last name in Major League Baseball history, at 14 letters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/braves/2007-05-03-saltalamacchia-long-name_N.htm?csp=34|title=Man of letters: Saltalamacchia sets mark|last=Glier|first=Ray|date=May 3, 2007|work=USA Today}}</ref>


On ], 2007, Saltalamacchia had the first ] of his major league career in the sixth inning against the ]. In the seventh inning, with two outs and two men on base, Saltalamacchia got his first ], which also drove in the winning run for the Braves. On ], 2007, Saltalamacchia hit his first major league home run, a solo shot off ] of the ]. On ] in a start at first base, Saltalamacchia had his first multi-home run game. Both blasts came batting ] off ] ] ] ]. On ], 2007, Saltalamacchia had the first ] of his major league career in the sixth inning against the ]. In the seventh inning, with two outs and two men on base, Saltalamacchia got his first ], which also drove in the winning run for the Braves. On ], 2007, Saltalamacchia hit his first major league home run, a solo shot off ] of the ]. On ] in a start at first base, Saltalamacchia had his first multi-home run . Both blasts came batting ] off ] ] ] ].


On Mother's Day, ], 2007, Saltalamacchia was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a ] to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation. On Mother's Day, ], 2007, Saltalamacchia was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a ] to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Because Saltalamacchia was "blocked" (McCann, who was recently signed to a large contract with Atlanta, is a more accomplished player already catching with the Braves), he was the subject of much trade speculation within baseball, as a powerful switch-hitting catcher commands interest from nearly any baseball club within the major leagues. After much speculation, he was traded to the Texas Rangers on ], 2007, with four prospects for first baseman ] and reliever ]. Because Saltalamacchia was "blocked" (McCann, who was recently signed to a large contract with Atlanta, is a more accomplished player already catching with the Braves), he was the subject of much trade speculation within baseball, as a powerful switch-hitting catcher commands interest from nearly any baseball club within the major leagues. After much speculation, he was traded to the Texas Rangers on ], 2007, with four prospects for first baseman ] and reliever ].


Though actual playing time was limited, Saltalamacchia batted .284 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI in 47 games with Atlanta in 2007. Though actual playing time was limited, Saltalamacchia batted .284 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI in 47 with Atlanta in 2007.


==Texas Rangers== ==Texas Rangers==
Upon joining the Rangers after being traded and changing his number to 25 from 18, ] ] stated that Saltalamacchia would serve as a first baseman and catcher. In his first game with the Rangers on ], 2007, Saltalamacchia started at first base and drove in two runs. Upon joining the Rangers after being traded and changing his number to 25 from 18, ] ] stated that Saltalamacchia would serve as a first baseman and catcher. In his first with the Rangers on ], 2007, Saltalamacchia started at first base and drove in two runs.


On ], 2007, Saltalamacchia had two home runs and seven RBI in the historic 30-3 rout of the ].<ref>{{cite web | title = "Rangers break record." | date = 2007-08-22 | publisher = MLB.com | url = http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20070822&content_id=2163718&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=away&c_id=tex}}</ref> On ], 2007, Saltalamacchia had two home runs and seven RBI in the historic 30-3 rout of the ].<ref>{{cite web | title = "Rangers break record." | date = 2007-08-22 | publisher = MLB.com | url = http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20070822&content_id=2163718&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=away&c_id=tex}}</ref>


In 46 games with the Rangers in 2007, Saltamacchia batted .251, collecting 7 home runs and 21 RBI. In 46 with the Rangers in 2007, Saltamacchia batted .251, collecting 7 home runs and 21 RBI.


On ], {{mlby|2008}}, Saltalamacchia lost the starting catching job to ], and the Rangers chose to send him down to the minors to catch every day instead of sitting as the backup.<ref>{{cite web | title="Laird named Rangers' starting catcher, Saltalamacchia sent down" | date= 2008-03-26 | publisher = ESPN.com | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2008/news/story?id=3313476}}</ref> However, Saltalamacchia was soon called up on ], 2008.<ref></ref> On ], {{mlby|2008}}, Saltalamacchia lost the starting catching job to ], and the Rangers chose to send him down to the minors to catch every day instead of sitting as the backup.<ref>{{cite web | title="Laird named Rangers' starting catcher, Saltalamacchia sent down" | date= 2008-03-26 | publisher = ESPN.com | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2008/news/story?id=3313476}}</ref> However, Saltalamacchia was soon called up on ], 2008.<ref></ref>
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==Personal== ==Personal==
Saltalamacchia is married to a former teacher from his high school, Ashley Saltalamacchia (14 years his senior), though he was never directly her student. He has a daughter named Sidney, who was born on ], ].<ref name=raindelay.typepad.com>{{cite web|title=To be a #1 prospects wife..|work=raindelay.typepad.com|url=http://raindelay.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/03/to_be_a_prospec.html| accessdate=2007-07-31}}</ref> and a daughter Hunter born in December ]. Saltalamacchia and his Rangers teammate, ], were childhood friends. Both were traded to the Rangers from different teams on ], 2007.<ref name=texas.rangers.mlb.com>{{cite web|title=Gabbard tastes victory in home debut|work=texas.rangers.mlb.com|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070807&content_id=2135581&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex|date=2007-08-08}}</ref> Saltalamacchia is married to a former teacher from his high school, Ashley Saltalamacchia (14 years his senior), though he was never directly her student. He has a daughter named Sidney, who was born on ], ].<ref name=raindelay.typepad.com>{{cite web|title=To be a #1 prospects wife..|work=raindelay.typepad.com|url=http://raindelay.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/03/to_be_a_prospec.html| accessdate=2007-07-31}}</ref> and a daughter Hunter born in December ]. Saltalamacchia and his Rangers teammate, ], were childhood friends. Both were traded to the Rangers from different teams on ], 2007.<ref name=texas.rangers.mlb.com>{{cite web|title=Gabbard tastes victory in home debut|work=texas.rangers.mlb.com|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070807&content_id=2135581&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex|date=2007-08-08}}</ref>
Saltalamacchia taught at Bucky Dent Baseball Camp in ]. He was an instructor for a special catcher's program. Saltalamacchia taught at Bucky Dent Baseball Camp in ], where he coached upcoming third baseman, Cole Strandberg. He was an instructor for a special catcher's program.


==References== ==References==

Revision as of 01:16, 3 December 2008

Baseball player
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Saltalamacchia with the Braves in 2007
Texas Rangers – No. 25
Catcher
Bats: SwitchThrows: Right
debut
May 2, 2007, for the Atlanta Braves
Career statistics
(through 2008 season)
Batting average.261
Home runs14
Runs batted in59
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Teams

Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia (born May 2, 1985 in West Palm Beach, Florida), is a catcher and first baseman for the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team. Due in part to the length of his surname, which at 14 letters is the longest in Major League history, he is often referred to by his nickname, "Salty". His full name, at 20 letters, is tied for the longest in Major League history with former San Francisco Giants pitcher William Van Landingham.

Saltalamacchia was drafted out of Royal Palm Beach high school in the first round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves

In the 2007 season, Saltalamacchia started at catcher for the Double-A Mississippi Braves. Only 22 into the season, he belted 7 home runs with a batting average of .373.

On his 22nd birthday, he was called up to Atlanta to replace Brayan Peña on the roster and to fill in for Brian McCann, who re-injured his finger on May 1, 2007. Saltalamacchia's call-up made him the new record-holder of the longest last name in Major League Baseball history, at 14 letters.

On May 6, 2007, Saltalamacchia had the first hit of his major league career in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the seventh inning, with two outs and two men on base, Saltalamacchia got his first RBI, which also drove in the winning run for the Braves. On May 27, 2007, Saltalamacchia hit his first major league home run, a solo shot off Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies. On June 26 in a start at first base, Saltalamacchia had his first multi-home run . Both blasts came batting right-handed off left-handed Washington Nationals pitcher Mike Bacsik.

On Mother's Day, May 14, 2007, Saltalamacchia was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Because Saltalamacchia was "blocked" (McCann, who was recently signed to a large contract with Atlanta, is a more accomplished player already catching with the Braves), he was the subject of much trade speculation within baseball, as a powerful switch-hitting catcher commands interest from nearly any baseball club within the major leagues. After much speculation, he was traded to the Texas Rangers on July 31, 2007, with four prospects for first baseman Mark Teixeira and reliever Ron Mahay.

Though actual playing time was limited, Saltalamacchia batted .284 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI in 47 with Atlanta in 2007.

Texas Rangers

Upon joining the Rangers after being traded and changing his number to 25 from 18, manager Ron Washington stated that Saltalamacchia would serve as a first baseman and catcher. In his first with the Rangers on August 1, 2007, Saltalamacchia started at first base and drove in two runs.

On August 22, 2007, Saltalamacchia had two home runs and seven RBI in the historic 30-3 rout of the Baltimore Orioles.

In 46 with the Rangers in 2007, Saltamacchia batted .251, collecting 7 home runs and 21 RBI.

On March 26, 2008, Saltalamacchia lost the starting catching job to Gerald Laird, and the Rangers chose to send him down to the minors to catch every day instead of sitting as the backup. However, Saltalamacchia was soon called up on April 25, 2008.

Personal

Saltalamacchia is married to a former teacher from his high school, Ashley Saltalamacchia (14 years his senior), though he was never directly her student. He has a daughter named Sidney, who was born on December 27, 2006. and a daughter Hunter born in December 2007. Saltalamacchia and his Rangers teammate, Kason Gabbard, were childhood friends. Both were traded to the Rangers from different teams on July 31, 2007. Saltalamacchia taught at Bucky Dent Baseball Camp in Delray Beach, Florida, where he coached upcoming third baseman, Cole Strandberg. He was an instructor for a special catcher's program.

References

  1. Rogers, Bowman (May 3, 2007). "Saltalamacchia solid in debut". Braves.com. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
  2. Glier, Ray (May 3, 2007). "Man of letters: Saltalamacchia sets mark". USA Today.
  3. ""Rangers break record."". MLB.com. 2007-08-22.
  4. ""Laird named Rangers' starting catcher, Saltalamacchia sent down"". ESPN.com. 2008-03-26.
  5. Foul Territory: JD confirms Saltalamacchia
  6. "To be a #1 prospects wife." raindelay.typepad.com. Retrieved 2007-07-31.
  7. "Gabbard tastes victory in home debut". texas.rangers.mlb.com. 2007-08-08.

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