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1/24/22

Player Profile: Hayden Senger

Hayden Senger - 2022 Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball Card

Hayden Senger

Background, Stats, Videos.

Background:

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.

Hayden Senger's FanGraph page.

Hayden Senger’s Baseball Savant page:


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Videos and Audio:

YouTube: Hayden talks about his Arizona Fall League Experience:



Before each Binghamton Rumble Ponies game, Announcer Jacob Wilkins interviews the Rumble Pony players, coaches, and staff.  Below is an interview he did in 2021 with Hayden Senger. 

For all of Jacob’s pregame interviews go here.  


Josh Lewin interview with Hayden Senger on Mets in the Morning, 12/13/21:







 

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6 comments:

  1. Mack AdeJanuary 24, 2022 at 12:07 PM

    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.

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  2. Tom BrennanJanuary 24, 2022 at 12:27 PM

    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.

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  3. John From AlbanyJanuary 24, 2022 at 12:52 PM

    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.

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  4. Mack AdeJanuary 24, 2022 at 1:05 PM

    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.

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  5. Tom BrennanJanuary 24, 2022 at 1:12 PM

    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.

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  6. John From AlbanyJanuary 24, 2022 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks Mack. Very helpful stuff for a Syracuse roster preview.

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