Former USC Salkehatchie Indian Oliver Santos left USC Salkehatchie after graduation headed to play this summer for the Columbia Blowfish. In the back on his mind, he knew the Major League Baseball draft was coming up but he didn't know if he would be selected. He had already signed to play with Tusculum University next season but he had high hopes he would be drafted and his lifelong dream of playing major league baseball would come true.
On April 10th his dream came true when the Cincinnati Reds called his name and in a moment his life had changed. Santos took no time making up his mind and on Monday, he signed his first contract with the Reds.
It seems his first assignment will be with the Sarasota Reds in Sarasota, Florida. Once in Florida, he could stay there a week, a month or longer. However, he could be there a day, a week or a month and move up, only time will tell.
Once he arrives in Florida and begins his journey, we will update the USC Salkehatchie "Family" on his progress.
Again on behalf of the USC Salkehatchie athletic department, "Good Luck Oliver, you have the entire USC Salkehatchie "Family" pulling for you and wishing you much success"~
