Drafted in the 5th round (140th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2016 (signed for $400,000).
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Scouts have gotten plenty of looks at Serven, a three-year starter behind the plate for the Sun Devils, but opinions on his role at the professional level vary significantly. Some observers see an offense-first catcher who may need to move out from behind the plate while others see his glove carrying him at the next level. He struggles at blocking balls behind the plate and doesn't keep the ball in the batting zone. His long arm action detracts a bit from his strong arm that still allowed him to throw out 42 percnet of basestealers. The 6-foot, 218-pounder makes good contact at the plate and flashes more doubles power than over-the-fence pop. There's some strength to his swing but he doesn't use his hands well. Serven is a below-average runner but not a base-clogger.
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Scouts have gotten plenty of looks at Serven, a three-year starter behind the plate for the Sun Devils, but opinions on his role at the professional level vary significantly. Some observers see an offense-first catcher who may need to move out from behind the plate while others see his glove carrying him at the next level. He struggles at blocking balls behind the plate and doesn't keep the ball in the batting zone. His long arm action detracts a bit from his strong arm that still allowed him to throw out 42 percnet of basestealers. The 6-foot, 218-pounder makes good contact at the plate and flashes more doubles power than over-the-fence pop. There's some strength to his swing but he doesn't use his hands well. Serven is a below-average runner but not a base-clogger.
Career Transactions
C Brian Serven elected free agency.
C Brian Serven roster status changed by Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays sent C Brian Serven outright to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays designated C Brian Serven for assignment.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled C Brian Serven from Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated C Brian Serven.
C Brian Serven roster status changed by Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated C Brian Serven.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned C Brian Serven to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled C Brian Serven from Buffalo Bisons.
C Brian Serven roster status changed by Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated C Brian Serven from the temporarily inactive list.
Buffalo Bisons placed C Brian Serven on the temporarily inactive list.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned C Brian Serven to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays activated C Brian Serven.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of C Brian Serven from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays claimed C Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs.
Albuquerque Isotopes placed C Brian Serven on the 7-day injured list retroactive to July 31, 2023.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated C Brian Serven.
Colorado Rockies optioned C Brian Serven to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies optioned C Brian Serven to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies recalled C Brian Serven from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies recalled C Brian Serven from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated C Brian Serven from the 7-day injured list.
Albuquerque Isotopes placed C Brian Serven on the 7-day injured list.
Colorado Rockies optioned C Brian Serven to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated C Brian Serven.
Colorado Rockies optioned C Brian Serven to Albuquerque Isotopes.
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