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A Diamond Dream Realized: Minor Leaguer Makes It To The Majors

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A Diamond Dream Realized: Minor Leaguer Makes It To The Majors

July 20, 2015 • For years, NPR has followed minor league infielder Tyler Saladino's quest for the major leagues — and this month, the Chicago White Sox called him up. "To be here, it's truly a blessing," he says.

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Minor Leaguer Takes Mature Strides To Become Better

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Minor Leaguer Takes Mature Strides To Become Better

June 12, 2013 • Birmingham Barons infielder Tyler Saladino is still in AA, but his maturity, ball skills and intellect keep his major league aspirations alive. Coaches believe he'll eventually make it to the MLB.

Minor Leaguer Takes Mature Strides To Become Better

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Big League Hopes In The Minor Leagues

July 29, 2012 • Guest host David Greene reports on the progress of minor league baseball player Tyler Saladino at one of his team's away games. Saladino is an infielder for Alabama's Birmingham Barons.

Big League Hopes In The Minor Leagues

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A Minor Leaguer's Life: Bats, Games And A Nickname

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A Minor Leaguer's Life: Bats, Games And A Nickname

June 14, 2012 • Tyler Saladino plays baseball in the minor leagues in Birmingham, Ala. A prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, he spent part of spring training with the major league club.

A Minor Leaguer's Life: Bats, Games And A Nickname

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White Sox Groom Saladino For Big League Play

May 11, 2012 • David Greene checks in with Tyler Saladino, a minor league baseball player for the Chicago White Sox organization. Saladino is currently an infielder for the Birmingham Barons in Alabama.

White Sox Groom Saladino For Big League Play

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Tyler Saladino's Quest To Play Major League Baseball

April 2, 2012 • David Greene talks to major league baseball prospect Tyler Saladino, who was invited to play with the Chicago White Sox during spring training. Morning Edition will be following Saladino this season.

Tyler Saladino's Quest To Play Major League Baseball

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