Iván Salas


Iván Salas is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Professional career

Piratas de Campeche

Salas began his career with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League in 2009. On December 31, 2009, Salas elected free agency. On March 11, 2011, Salas re-signed with the Piratas. Salas played with Campeche through the 2018 season, pitching to a cumulative 3.57 ERA with 170 strikeouts in 242.0 innings pitched across 9 seasons with the team.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On May 20, 2021, Salas signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. Appearing in 29 games, he posted a 4.08 ERA with 20 strikeouts in innings pitched.

Pericos de Puebla

On April 21, 2022, Salas signed with the Pericos de Puebla. He made 10 appearances for the club, pitching to a 4.63 ERA with 10 strikeouts in innings pitched.

Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)

On May 17, 2022, Salas was traded back to the Sultanes de Monterrey. In 14 games down the stretch, Salas worked to a 1-0 record and 2.77 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 13.0 innings pitched.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On January 30, 2023, Salas signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. In 26 games for Oaxaca, Salas posted a 5.60 ERA with 15 strikeouts across innings of work.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On November 21, 2023, Salas was selected by the Conspiradores de Querétaro in the team's expansion draft. He did not appear for the club during the 2024 season.
On April 16, 2025, Salas was traded to the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. In 27 appearances for Tabasco, he posted a 1-0 record and 4.91 ERA with 13 strikeouts across innings pitched. Salas was released by the Olmecas on July 15.

International career

Salas was chosen for the Mexico national baseball team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.