By TJ Hunt
New Jersey Scouting Director

Name: Valentino Salgado
School: Hudson Catholic
Position: SS
Class: 2019

Rank: 50 

Stats
Infield Velocity: 79
Exit Velocity: 82

Scouting Report
Last Chance Open I.D. Showcase (November 5th, 2016)
Salgado has a stocky build at 5-foot-6 158-pounds. Offensively- starts with wide feet and weight evenly balanced. Hands are just above shoulder with bat parallel to the ground. Loads weight back and uses a small leg kick to start swing. Hands are loaded straight back, top arm locks out. Drifts to the ball on swing, can get more out of legs if he can stay back over his backside more. Defensively- put on one of the better performances in the infield. Throws topped at 79 mph across the infield - but feet were quick and showcased very athletic movements when moving laterally. Showed quickness and soft hands especially on back hand, where his planting, catch, and throw were seemingly in one motion. Slow roller Salgado showcased how he can contort his body to throw in a different direction from where he is running. Impressive defensive showing overall.