Stryker Trahan to Diamondbacks: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

Position: C

Height/Weight: 6’1”/215

Bats/Throws: L/R

DOB: 4/25/1994

High School: Acadiana (La.)

College Commitment: Mississippi

A physically strong yet agile catcher, there’s not a lot of projection left with Trahan. However, he does possess three specific tools that make him one of the top catching prospects in the nation.

Trahan, a left-handed hitter, already has plus power thanks to exceptional bat speed and a lofty swing. His hit tool has also shown improvement this spring, as he’s let pitches travel deeper and has utilized the whole field. He also has plus speed—an attribute that may one day command a shift to the outfield—and is an aggressive baserunner.

Finally, he possesses a plus arm with a quick stroke and solid-average accuracy. His agility and quick feet cater to his 1.9-second pop times, although his blocking and receiving skills are rather raw. Given his overall athleticism and trio of plus tools, Trahan is best compared to the Giants’ Buster Posey. If he’s able to stick at catcher, the Louisiana native may not arrive until 2017. However, if he’s converted to a different position, Trahan has the potential to bump up his ETA.

Analysis: A player with a great name, and a big tool that jumps out at you in his powerful approach to the plate. Looked way too serious in his MLB Network draft profile photo, which hurts his stock a bit, but still a solid prospect for Arizona to develop.