Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 35 | Run: 35 | Arm: 60 | Field: 60 | Overall: 40
A starter at three different positions (third base, catcher, shortstop) in three seasons at Oral Roberts, Trevino became a full-time backstop in his first full pro season after signing as a sixth-rounder in 2014. He won Rawlings Minor League Gold Gloves in both 2016 and 2017 before making his big league debut last June. He tore the labrum in his left shoulder in his first game back in the Minors and underwent surgery in July, ending his 2018 season.
Trevino is the complete package defensively. From a physical standpoint, he receives and blocks extremely well while getting the most out of his strong arm by using a quick release and making accurate throws. He also draws praise for his ability to call a game, run a pitching staff and not let his offensive struggles affect his work behind the plate.
After batting .239/.278/.326 during the last two seasons in Double-A, Trevino looks more like a defensive-minded backup in the mold of Jeff Mathis than a regular in the big leagues. He does put the ball in play from the right side of the plate, but he makes a lot of weak contact and doesn't offer much in the way of power, walks or speed. He tied a Texas high school record with 25 homers in 2011 but he hasn't been able to drive the ball against upper-level pitching. Statcast - Batting Season Pitches Batted Balls Barrels Barrel % Exit Velocity Launch Angle XBA XSLG WOBA XWOBA XWOBACON Hard Hit % K % BB % 2018 36 7 0 0.0 83.3 10.9 .156 .177 .220 .145 .165 14.3 12.5 0.0 2019 479 96 2 2.1 86.3 7.8 .252 .362 .274 .266 .328 34.4 21.4 2.4 ALL 515 103 2 1.9 86.1 8.0 .246 .350 .271 .258 .317 33.0 20.9 2.2 MLB 40553 6.3 87.5 11.2 .251 .412 .317 .318 .371 34.5 21.7 8.3 Transactions Team Date Transaction 08/02/2019 Texas Rangers recalled C Jose Trevino from Nashville Sounds. 07/11/2019 Nashville Sounds activated C Jose Trevino from the 7-day injured list. 06/24/2019 Nashville Sounds sent C Jose Trevino on a rehab assignment to AZL Rangers. 05/19/2019 Nashville Sounds placed C Jose Trevino on the 7-day injured list. 03/19/2019 Texas Rangers optioned C Jose Trevino to Nashville Sounds. 10/02/2018 Texas Rangers recalled Jose Trevino from Frisco RoughRiders. 06/29/2018 Frisco RoughRiders placed C Jose Trevino on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 27, 2018. 06/18/2018 Texas Rangers optioned C Jose Trevino to Frisco RoughRiders. 06/15/2018 Texas Rangers recalled Jose Trevino from Frisco RoughRiders. 06/13/2018 Frisco RoughRiders activated C Jose Trevino from the temporarily inactive list. 06/10/2018 Frisco RoughRiders placed C Jose Trevino on the temporarily inactive list. 05/11/2018 Frisco RoughRiders activated C Jose Trevino from the 7-day disabled list. 04/29/2018 Frisco RoughRiders placed C Jose Trevino on the 7-day disabled list. 03/13/2018 Texas Rangers optioned C Jose Trevino to Frisco RoughRiders. 11/20/2017 Texas Rangers selected the contract of Jose Trevino from Frisco RoughRiders. 05/11/2017 Frisco RoughRiders activated C Jose Trevino from the temporarily inactive list. 05/04/2017 Frisco RoughRiders placed C Jose Trevino on the temporarily inactive list. 01/24/2017 Texas Rangers invited non-roster C Jose Trevino to spring training. 05/22/2016 Jose Trevino roster status changed by High Desert Mavericks. 05/16/2016 High Desert Mavericks placed C Jose Trevino on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 15, 2016. 03/29/2016 C Jose Trevino assigned to High Desert Mavericks from Hickory Crawdads. 03/12/2016 C Jose Trevino assigned to Texas Rangers. 10/12/2015 3B Jose Trevino assigned to Surprise Saguaros. 04/01/2015 C Jose Trevino assigned to Hickory Crawdads from Spokane Indians. 03/06/2015 IF Jose Trevino assigned to Texas Rangers. 06/10/2014 C Jose Trevino assigned to Spokane Indians. 06/09/2014 Texas Rangers signed 3B Jose Trevino.
