Jose Trevino Stats & Scouting Report

AB	209
AVG	.215
OBP	.288
SLG	.354
HR	8

Full name Jose Trevino
Born 11/28/1992 in Corpus Christi, TX
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Oral Roberts
Debut 06/15/2018
Drafted in the 6th round (186th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2014 (signed for $200,000).

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Trevino has a long track record for hitting, which could get him drafted in the first five rounds despite an undefined position and a poor Cape Cod League showing last summer. Trevino had a storied high school career in Corpus Christi, hitting 25 home runs to tie the Texas state record and winning back-to-back state titles at John Paul II High. He has hit 31 homers in three college seasons, bouncing back in 2014 after an off year as a sophomore, when he was Oral Roberts' primary catcher. Trevino, who played for USA Baseball's college team after his freshman year, has moved back to third base this spring, also playing shortstop and catcher. Scouts aren't sure what the best position is for the 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, though they know it's not shortstop. He has the arm strength to catch and his bat would profile well there if he could handle the grind, but his offense really suffered when he played behind the plate full-time. He's a below-average runner with modest athleticism and sure hands. Trevino makes a lot of contact at the plate and could stand a bit more patience at the plate.

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Trevino is a potential plus-plus defender who is considered by scouts to be one of the best defenders in the minors. Trevino allowed just three passed balls in 99 games and threw out 41 percent of basestealers. Trevino doesn't have a cannon arm--it's slightly above-average--but it plays way up because his quick feet help him transfer and release the ball swiftly, with consistently on-target throws. Pitchers and managers love Trevino for his game-calling, leadership skills and the way he handles a pitching staff. His blocking and receiving skills are both above-average too. Trevino's defense could help him carve out a decade-long career as a backup, but even in that role he will have to show more life at the plate. Trevino doesn't have a pure swing but he is a high-contact hitter who struck out in just 10 percent of his plate appearances. He has to become more selective, both to draw more walks and so that he's swinging at pitches he can drive instead of just putting the ball in play for weak contact. He's not a power hitter but has enough pop to his pull side to hit 10-15 home runs. Added to the 40-man roster after the season, Trevino should go to Triple-A in 2018 and could make his major league debut by the end of the year.
After playing catcher as a sophomore at Oral Roberts, Trevino moved to third base the next year, while seeing some time at shortstop and catcher as well. That positional uncertainty played in a role in his availability in the sixth round in the 2014 draft, where the Rangers took him and put him behind the plate. He has transformed himself into an elite defender. Trevino takes pride in running the pitching staff and draws rave reviews for his leadership skills. Pitchers love throwing to him not only because he calls a good game but because he's adept at receiving and blocking balls in the dirt. His arm is a tick above average and plays up because of his footwork, quick release and accuracy, which helped him lead the high Class A California League by throwing out 48 percent of basestealers. Trevino doesn't have the prettiest swing, but he has good bat control so he doesn't strike out much., although his tendency to swing at pitches he can't drive limits his quality of contact sometimes. Trevino is a premium defender, but how much he improves as a hitter will dictate whether he can be more than a backup. He should head to Double-A Frisco to start 2017.
Trevino was a catcher his sophomore year at Oral Roberts, where he caught Rangers righthander Chi Chi Gonzalez, but he moved back to third base as a junior in 2014, spending some time at shortstop and catcher as well. When the Rangers drafted him in the sixth round that year and signed him for $200,000, they put him behind the plate. There's a learning curve there for Trevino, who has shown good bat control and fringe-average raw power, but the demands of catching may have taken a toll on his bat and will require patience. Trevino has strong wrists, good hand-eye coordination, makes frequent contact and did a better job of using the whole field in 2015. His swing is compact without much movement, but he tends to get too much of his body into his swing and takes a hyper-aggressive approach, which is why he doesn't walk much and limits his on-base percentage. A below-average runner with modest athleticism, Trevino has the tools to stick behind the plate. He has soft hands, quick feet and a solid-average, accurate arm, throwing out 34 percent of basestealers. His blocking and receiving need polish but are pretty good given his relative inexperience. He should move up to high Class A High Desert in 2016.

Draft Prospects

Trevino has a long track record for hitting, which could get him drafted in the first five rounds despite an undefined position and a poor Cape Cod League showing last summer. Trevino had a storied high school career in Corpus Christi, hitting 25 home runs to tie the Texas state record and winning back-to-back state titles at John Paul II High. He has hit 31 homers in three college seasons, bouncing back in 2014 after an off year as a sophomore, when he was Oral Roberts' primary catcher. Trevino, who played for USA Baseball's college team after his freshman year, has moved back to third base this spring, also playing shortstop and catcher. Scouts aren't sure what the best position is for the 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, though they know it's not shortstop. He has the arm strength to catch and his bat would profile well there if he could handle the grind, but his offense really suffered when he played behind the plate full-time. He's a below-average runner with modest athleticism and sure hands. Trevino makes a lot of contact at the plate and could stand a bit more patience at the plate.

Minor League Top Prospects

Trevino flourished in his second full season behind the plate after beginning his pro career as a third baseman. He won best defensive catcher honors in Best Tools balloting and earned raves for all aspects of his defense. Trevino threw out 48 percent of basestealers and ably guided his talented but young staff through the perils of pitching in High Desert. "You could tell he invested time behind the plate," Modesto manager Fred Ocasio said. "He blocks the ball well, calls a great game and has a cannon for an arm. He's the type of catcher who takes charge of his pitching staff, and you could tell he was in tune to the game." While his defensive tools all rate as at least above-average, Trevino profiles is a contact-oriented hitter who doesn't hit for power or walk, and like most catchers he has below-average speed. Evaluators project him as a second-division catcher or quality backup on a contender.
Trevino was one of the better college hitters who spent the full season in the NWL, finishing tied for first in the league in extra-base hits (34), tied for third in home runs (nine) and ranked fourth in total bases (129). He did so while catching 31 times, and the Rangers see that as his position going forward. Trevino hit for power as an amateur and should continue to do so. He has strong wrists and forearms and isn't afraid to take an aggressive cut, especially on pitches middle-in. He doesn't run well and looks to pull almost exclusively at this point, so he doesn't profile as a high-average hitter unless he makes adjustments. Trevino played shortstop at Oral Roberts as a junior thanks to his sure hands and plus arm, but he had caught prior to pro ball, and he played more games at catcher with Spokane than at any other spot. The Rangers intend to catch him full-time going forward, and club officials laud his quick feet and leadership potential. His plus arm strength helped him throw out 38 percent of basestealers. His defense and plus raw power should help him profile as a backup catcher, if not a bit more.

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Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Texas Rangers in 2019
Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Texas Rangers in 2018

Career Transactions

New York Yankees activated C Jose Trevino from the 10-day injured list.
New York Yankees sent C Jose Trevino on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
New York Yankees placed C Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list. Left quad strain.
New York Yankees transferred C Jose Trevino from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right wrist tear.
New York Yankees placed C Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 18, 2023. Right wrist tear.
New York Yankees activated C Jose Trevino from the 10-day injured list.