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Back to school: Saladino dreams of coaching
- Updated: August 15, 2016
CLEVELAND — Much like Rodney Dangerfield in the iconic 1986 film, White Sox infielder Tyler Saladino has gone back to school.
Saladino’s version has much more of a scholarly pursuit than the late, great comedian, with a specific post-baseball goal in mind.
“I’d like to coach junior college,” said the 27-year-old White Sox utility man. “I like that age group, because they can get drafted or get a scholarship. It’s a huge time for all those guys.
“Going through the whole process from high school to junior college and then university and playing Division I at Oral Roberts [in Tulsa, Okla.], I have a decent bit of knowledge there. I would like to give back to where I can — hopefully help some kids continue their career.”
While Saladino has played all over the diamond for the White Sox during the 2016 season, he also has been working toward his degree in sports management through an Oral Roberts University online program. That school was the four-year institution Saladino transferred into before being drafted by the White Sox in the seventh round of the 2010 MLB Draft, after spending two years at Palomar College …
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