• Full name Travis E. d'Arnaud
  • Born 02/10/1989 in Long Beach, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Lakewood
  • Debut 08/17/2013
  • Drafted in the C-A round (37th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007 (signed for $832,500).
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    In several ways, d'Arnaud resembles his older brother Chase, a two-year starter at third base for Pepperdine, and Travis has also committed to play for the Waves. Chances are he won't get to school, though, because he's a more athletic version of his brother with premium catch-and-throw skills behind the plate and a more advanced bat. While he's still a streak hitter, d'Arnaud has showed an improved ability to stay inside the ball and drive it to all fields. It's a quick, line-drive swing for the most part, but he has shown some loft power, with seven home runs, and he ranked among state leaders in RBIs. Defensively, he grades as above-average as both a receiver and thrower, with a plus arm, soft hands and quick feet. While he's athletic enough to play an infield spot, he's too good behind the plate--consistently getting his throws to second base in 1.9 seconds--to move.

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  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Eastern League in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Florida State League in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008

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Career Transactions

  • Atlanta Braves activated C Travis d'Arnaud from the 7-day injured list.
  • Atlanta Braves sent C Travis d'Arnaud on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves sent C Travis d'Arnaud on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett Stripers.
  • Atlanta Braves placed C Travis d'Arnaud on the 7-day injured list. Concussion.

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