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| Hayden Senger - 2022 Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball Card |
Catcher, Bats Right, Throws Right, DOB 4/3/1997, 6'1", 210, Hamilton, OH, USA. Signed by the New York Mets 2018 June Amateur Draft - Round: 24, Pick: 6, Overall: 710. Eligible for the Major League version of the 2021/22 Rule 5 draft (currently postponed due to the lockout).
Along with Nick Meyer, Hayden Senger is considered one of the top defensive catching prospects in the Mets system.
Last year, after excelling at Brooklyn in 11 games, 13 for 43, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs - .302/.362/.605 - .966 OPS, he was promoted to Binghamton going 46 for 181, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs - .254/.337/.387 - .723 OPS in 50 games.
To get more playing time he was one of the 8 players sent to the Arizona Fall League going 6 for 31 in 11 games, 0 HR, 0 RBIs, .194/.375/.226 - .601 OPS. He was not added to the Mets' 40 Man roster in November and will be eligible for the Major League portion of Rule 5 Draft which will held after the Lockout is over.
In 2021, I was surprised that he did not start more for Binghamton as he essentially split time with Nick Meyer. I think both pf these catchers need to play everyday to develop. I would have started one in Syracuse and one in Binghamton.
In 2022, it will not get easier. Francisco Alvarez may very well start in Binghamton and Patrick Mazeika may start in Syracuse so both Hayden and Nick Meyer may again play part time.
The Mets like the slugging and knack for getting on base that he exhibited last year in Brooklyn and Binghamton. I think that is why he was sent to Arizona. Hopefully he gets the chance to play more in 2022 and continue his development.
When he was drafted Mack noted: "hitting .349/.435/.530 and being named to the All-MAC First Team. His breakout campaign is coming off a disappointing 2017 season in which he hit .172/.281/.242 in 41 games with the Redhawks. Senger excels defensively with a 42 percent caught stealing rate."
Mets.com has Hayden as the #22 Mets Prospect.
Mack's Mets Tom Brennan had Hayden as his #24 Prospect: "hit well for a catcher and caught well...getting added valuable experience and ABs playing fall ball. Which is good, as he only had 252 PAs in 60 games in the regular season, going a solid.263/.341/.429. Career 35% on "caught stealing" too."
Amazing Avenue had Hayden as their #11 Prospect: "While his offense is still developing, Senger shines behind the plate. Thanks to quick, above-average pop times, he can get out of the crouch during stolen attempts quickly, cleanly transfer the ball, and fire to the waiting fielder accurately."
Prospects 1500 has Hayden as the #22 Prospect.
Hitting Splits:
Fielding:
YouTube: Hayden talks about his Arizona Fall League Experience:
For all of Jacob’s pregame interviews go here.
Josh Lewin interview with Hayden Senger on Mets in the Morning, 12/13/21:
An opposite field laser from @Senger15. 👏
— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) August 6, 2021
He has hit safely in ten of his last twelve games with the @RumblePoniesBB. pic.twitter.com/qRrtTVDjy5
Continuing our #FarmReportRewind by looking back at some of the top moments of 2021 and we just had to include @Senger15’s walk off home run off the @BKCyclones scoreboard. 😱 pic.twitter.com/9cb4YGZFHO
— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) January 12, 2022
Hayden Senger with a triple over the CF’s head to lead off the third and later comes home to tie the game at 1-1 as we head to the 4th. pic.twitter.com/ncfnAkPtcc
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) May 20, 2021
Learn how to move fast in tight spaces
— Quentin Brown (@QBaseball523) January 25, 2021
Live in your Box!@Senger15 making it look easy! #Athlete pic.twitter.com/M8tv4J3ydu
A BIG congrats goes out to former VanGorden Eagle and Lakota East Thunderhawk, Hayden Senger. Hayden was just recently drafted by, and signed with, the NEW YORK METS.
— VGEagles (@VgEagles) June 11, 2018
Best of luck with your baseball career. You make Lakota proud! pic.twitter.com/IKwSk6aIE0
6 comments:
Senger is what is called a "pitcher's catcher".
We all light a candle that he gets more ABs and hits well, but his defensive prowess lines him up perfectly as a C2 behind Alvy someday for a long time.
I am bothered by his 1 RBI per almost 20 at bats rate in 2021 and his relatively high Ks. It wasn't a bad season - but it was not an "I'm ready to play for a playoff contender" year.
Tom in the hitting splits above it shows .077 with 2 outs and RISP. Something to work on. He just needs the at-bats to work on that.
Who do you want to start in Syracuse? Meyer? Senger? Mazeika? Recent Free Agent Dini? Mazeika and Dini can probably handle MLB pitching next year but should we give up on developing Meyer and Senger? It will be interesting to see what happens in 2022.
I don't classify Maz as a prime catcher. If he hits, a perfect utility DH, 1B,
I would start Alvy in Bing.
I would then split Meyer and Senger in AAA and have Maz DH.
Mack's got a strong catcher plan, IMO.
And, John, it wasn't just Senger hitting .077 in those situations - he fanned 19 times in 40 PAs. That is toxic - he has to make contact when it counts.
Thanks Mack. Very helpful stuff for a Syracuse roster preview.
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