Pedro Salazar

Pedro Salazar (born December 1st, 1958), is an American former professional first baseman. He played 2 seasons in the American Baseball Association for the Miami Sunbirds. He amassed a .242 batting average, 20 home runs, 47 runners batted in, 47 runs scored, and 75 hits. He is a 1-time Silver Slugger Award winner.​​

Miami Sunbirds (2000-2001)
In the 2000 Inaugural Draft, Salazar was a drafted in the fourth round by the Miami Sunbirds. Although he was 41 at the time, Miami opted to start the veteran at first base instead of the designated hitter spot. The Miami native was the most popular player on the roster, which was a determining factor in Travis Nelson's decision to leave the team. In his first year, Salazar proved his critics wrong, ending the season with thirteen home runs and 29 RBI, earning himself a Silver Slugger Award in the process. Given his unparalleled popularity and Nelson's departure, the Sunbirds renew Salazar's contract for one more year.

At 42 years-old, Salazar's attributes were rapidly declining and he was relegated to the designated hitter spot. His batting average diminished to .226 and he only hit 7 home runs and 18 RBI. He had recurring back problems during the summer and was let go by the Sunbirds.

Retirement
Following his back problems in the winter of 2002, he attempted a comeback via free agency for the 2003 season. Nobody decided to take a chance on the 43 year-old, so he decided to call it a career.

Awards
1X Silver Slugger Award at 1B (2000)