CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State right-handed pitcher Bryant Salgado has been selected by the Houston Astros in the 14th round, 418th overall, in the 2021 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.
The selection is the second of Salgado's career, following a 34th round pick by San Diego in 2019.
Salgado pitched in 23 games out of the bullpen in 2021, recording a 3-0 record and 1.01 earned run average. He struck out 27 in 26 2/3 innings and limited opponents to a .182 batting average. He was named an All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection at the conclusion of the regular season.