Age: 18
Level: Dominican Summer League
Position: Starting Pitcher
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 6′ 0″/157 pounds
Acquired: International Free Agent
Current BSB Ranking: 37
Previous BSB Ranking: 47
Pic: IG/robertoo_salas
Player Summary
Brief Summary
Roberto Salas, an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher from Mexico, has shown impressive skills in the Dominican Summer League, posting a remarkable 0.25 ERA and a 13.67 K/BB ratio in 36.2 innings. Salas, who stands 6’0″ and weighs 157 pounds, is expected to continue developing his potential in the Rockies’ system.
More detailed breakdown
2026 Writeup
A right-handed pitcher from Mexico, Salas absolutely dominated the DSL last year, posting a 0.25 ERA, a 0.627 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts to only 3 walks for an incredible 13.67 K/BB ratio. What makes his season even more impressive is that he was only 17 years old, a year and a half younger than the league average. While the sample size is relatively small – only 9 games and 36.2 innings pitched – the sheer dominance is remarkable.
While still barely 18 years old, Salas will presumably start stateside in the Arizona Complex League, where he will have the chance to prove that last year was no fluke. Another strong season will have him shooting up prospect lists as a premier pitcher in the Rockies’ system.
2025 Writeup
In 2024, Salas made his professional debut for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico of the Mexican League at just 16 years old; 14 years younger than league average. Sharing the field with 8x All-Star Robinson Canó and 2020 NL Cy Young Trevor Bauer. The Rockies signed him that off-season.
So far in 2025, the Mexican Right-Hander is lighting up the DSL. Through 36.2 IP, Salas has only one earned ru,n which is good enough for an unreal 0.25 ERA. He has three exciting offerings: a fastball that sits 88-90 MPH, a mid-70s curveball with good shape, and a tumbling low-80s changeup that drops down out of nowhere. Best of all he has almost-perfect command of all three pitches, having only walked 2.3% of batters he’s faced this year. Though he doesn’t throw very hard, he’s still only 17 and listed at 157 pounds, so expect to see a couple of ticks added to his fastball as he matures. Updated January 14, 2026.
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