Colton Plaia
| AB | 1314 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .242 |
| OBP | .311 |
| SLG | .334 |
| HR | 18 |
- Full name Colton Luke Plaia
- Born 09/25/1990 in Mission Viejo, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 219 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Loyola Marymount
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Drafted in the 15th round (446th overall) by the New York Mets in 2013.
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Plaia isn't a flashy prospect, but he's a quality senior catcher with good makeup, a sturdy frame and solid catch-and-throw skills. He spent last summer with USA Baseball's collegiate national team and handled the staff well. His best tool is his accurate, slightly above-average arm. He's an average defensive catcher and a natural leader. He's not a bad situational hitter, but his strength-oriented swing lacks fluidity, and he projects as a below-average hitter. He flashes occasional pull power but won't be an impact offensive player. His all-around package gives him a chance to be a backup catcher in the big leagues.
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Plaia isn't a flashy prospect, but he's a quality senior catcher with good makeup, a sturdy frame and solid catch-and-throw skills. He spent last summer with USA Baseball's collegiate national team and handled the staff well. His best tool is his accurate, slightly above-average arm. He's an average defensive catcher and a natural leader. He's not a bad situational hitter, but his strength-oriented swing lacks fluidity, and he projects as a below-average hitter. He flashes occasional pull power but won't be an impact offensive player. His all-around package gives him a chance to be a backup catcher in the big leagues. -
Plaia overcame a sluggish start to emerge as one of Southern California's top college catchers this spring, along with UCLA's Tyler Heineman. His swing had been too long, so he worked hard to shorten it up, and he has flashed decent power this spring, hitting six home runs in a pitcher-friendly environment. He still has holes in his swing but can punish balls that are down in the zone. At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, Plaia is more physical than Heineman but does not have as much lateral movement behind the plate. Like Heineman, he has a chance to be an average defender with an average arm, but the jury's still out on his bat.
