Apr
24
2012

2012 Draft: Could Stryker Trahan Be A Future Met?

An article by Ben Yoel

The June MLB First Year Player Draft is rapidly approaching. The Mets brain trust will be tasked with filling the organization with more quality talent. According to ESPNNewYork’s Adam Rubin the Mets own 4 pick’s in the top 75 (12,35,71,75).

In the coming months many people will speculate who the Mets are targeting at #12. While consensus thought is that they will take offense (an area the Mets minors is currently lacking), anything is possible. The Scouting Department could have a pitcher really high on the their boards that falls into there laps at No. 12 and pull the trigger. The more likely route however is an offensive player.

A possible name that could be available at #12 is Stryker Trahan. Trahan is the second ranked Catcher right now only to Florida’s Mike Zunino. Zunino who is a likely top five pick in the upcoming draft.

Our friends at Baseball Prospect Nation offers the following summary on their scouting report for Stryker Trahan:

Really intriguing catching prospect with Projectable defensive tools and legit left-handed power. Good feel for the game and a hard worker. Continues to improve behind the plate. Arm is weakest defensive tool and even that will play at the position. Power offensive profile could land him fifth or sixth in the order on a good club. Some questions about his long term hitting ability, but he shows good aptitude and solid hands that should let his power play. Best high school catching prospect in the draft. Easy first round pick that should go in the teens.

From the video i’ve seen I love Trahan’s swing. It’s short and compact and the follow-through is tremendous. I do question whether he will be able to adjust to quality breaking ball’s ultimately, however his plate discipline is exceptional. On the defensive side of the ball he certainly has the arm. His throw can be a little inaccurate at times, however that is normal for someone with his raw potential. He has ideal size for a catcher and seems likely to stay at the position unless he grows. Should he keep growing he may ultimately profile as a 1B/RF.

About the Author: Benjamin Yoel

Graduate of St. John's University. Majored in Sports Management. Torn on where career will take me next. Considering Baseball Operations, Scouting, and Journalism. Writer for Metsmerized Online & StLucieToFlushing.com. Devout #Mets fan.

8 Comments + Add Comment

Matt April 24, 2012 at 11:06 am

God, I hope so. Josh Thole is awful and there’s nothing on the farm.

So many teams have good catchers that, if you don’t, you’re at a competitive disadvantage.
Matt April 24, 2012 at 11:07 am

Plus, what is not mentioned is that Trahan is the son of two former collegiate catchers.
K Maxx April 24, 2012 at 11:11 am

I like Trahan a lot, of course Zunino is the best choice but obviously he goes top 3. Still we need a catcher desperately and Trahan could become a Mike Napoli type catcher.
Even Flow April 24, 2012 at 11:11 am

This is the man I want the Mets to draft with their 12th pick.
stick April 24, 2012 at 11:19 am

A HS catcher? One of the longer development timelines in BB. And he will pretty much have nothing to do with Thole, since by the time he would likely develop to be ready for the majors, Thole could be long gone (heck, he would probably have hit FA by then).

So draft him if you think he really has the talent and upside to be a really good player. Just not because you have a need on the big club, or want someone to be ready quickly.
- Donal April 24, 2012 at 11:25 am
  
  Ya, if he sticks at catcher, it would be at least a solid 5 years before you can really bring him up.
  
  But, I really want aguy named Stryker on the team. Please tell that is actually his name.
- SaltyGary April 24, 2012 at 11:28 am
  
  I’m with you. Catching is weak across the board in the MLB. There are only a handful of decent guys and the rest are interchangeable from a offensive standpoint. I would much rather go for offensive talent in other areas like the outfield. Really all depends what is there. And if there is another pitching stud that drops in their lap, then take him. I don’t really care how weak offensively the minors is, you can never have enough pitching.
  
  Also a HS catcher, if it pans out you got to wait like 5 years. Take the HS risks anywhere but catcher.
  - trs86 April 24, 2012 at 11:34 am
    
    I agree that catching is basically a FA position. Not many teams have a homegrown catcher that are in contention anyway.

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