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Ethan Salas, the highly anticipated 20-year-old catcher making his MLB debut, is off to a quiet start at the plate—hitless in his first few games—but that’s not unusual for catchers, especially at such a young age. Rarely has a catcher debuted this early; the last was Ivan Rodriguez in 1991. Veteran Luis Campusano is advising patience, stressing that Salas’ true value lies in his defense and game-calling, with his bat expected to develop over time as he adjusts to the big leagues.

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