2019 (Freshman Year):  Has made five appearances in 2019, coming back from an arm injury in 2018, and will be ready to give solid innings this summer.

Nazareth Academy: Three-year starter for the baseball team … senior year his team placed third in state … 2016 underclass area code team.

Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1999 in Lake Forest, Illinois … son of Curt and Amy Salata … one younger sister … Brad Salata (uncle) played baseball at Northern Illinois … Father played baseball at Missouri-St. Louis baseball … Ray Salata (grandpa) coached baseball at Carmel Catholic High School … major is currently undecided.