White Sox Draft ORU's Saladino

Chicago takes the Golden Eagles' star shortstop in the seventh round with the 218th overall pick.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:47 am

By: News On 6

Originally Published: Jun 8, 2010 5:40 PM CDT

ORU Sports Information Release

TULSA—Oral Roberts junior shortstop Tyler Saladino was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday.

The 2010 Summit League Player and Newcomer of the Year, Saladino batted .379 with 18 home runs and 76 RBI in 63 games, helping ORU to its 13th straight Summit League title and NCAA Regional appearance.

Saladino was the 218th overall selection. He is the first ORU player drafted by the White Sox since Dave Yobs in 1981.

A right-handed hitter, Saladino concluded his first season at ORU ranking among season record holders in at-bats (4th), runs (5th), hits (6th), home runs (8th), RBI (6th) and total bases (6th).

Saladino is the 30th player drafted by a Major League franchise in Rob Walton’s seven seasons as head coach.