AB 1496
AVG .22
OBP .296
SLG .404
HR 55
  • Full name Stryker Louis Trahan
  • Born 04/25/1994 in Scott, LA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 232 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Acadiana
  • Drafted in the 1st round (26th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012 (signed for $1,700,000).
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    Trahan once told Baseball America he comes "from a long line of catchers," as both his parents played the position. One scout lauded his "Cajun makeup," referencing his toughness and genial demeanor, fitting for a player named after a character in a Burt Reynolds film. He could be a first-round pick for a team that believes he can catch, but the consensus is that he'll need to shift to an outfield corner. At 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, Trahan has an ideal build for catching and an athletic frame with strong hands and forearms that allow scouts to put good grades on his power. His swing has lacked fluidity this spring and is more strength-oriented, but he may loosen up as he puts more distance between baseball and his football career; he was Acadiana's starting quarterback last fall. Trahan has above-average arm strength, which will play behind the plate or in right field, and he's an excellent runner for his size, often turning in above-average times to first base from the left side. His obstacle at catcher is his receiving ability, which is below-average, and scouts hoped to see more progress in an inconsistent senior season. A Mississippi commitment, Trahan has too many tools to fall far.

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  • Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Midwest League in 2014

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