Tennessee Baseball signee Trey Snyder nearly triples slot value, signs with New York Mets
Prep infielder and Tennessee Baseball signee Trey Snyder signed with the New York Mets on Thursday after nearly tripling his slot value. The fifth-round pick reportedly signed for $1,322,500 per Jim Callis.
Slot value for the No. 144 overall pick in the MLB Draft was $476,200. Snyder entered the draft ranked No. 155 overall according to MLB.com.
Tennessee had five prep signees and one NCAA Transfer Portal commitment selected in the MLB Draft.
5th-rder Trey Snyder signs w/@Mets for $1,322,500 (slot 144 = $476,200). Missouri prep SS, mature hitter, contact profile w/15-20 HR pop, solid arm, good internal clock. @Vol_Baseball recruit. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/SdUn82R9QO
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 25, 2024
Shortstop Ty Southisene drafted by Cubs in fourth round
The Chicago Cubs drafted shortstop Ty Southisene in the fourth round at No. 120 overall. He signed for $1 million, well over the $600,800 slot value.
Right-handed pitcher Anson Seibert was picked by the Detroit Tigers in the 16th round but he turned down the professional offer and will go to Tennessee. He entered the frat ranked No. 108 overall according to MLB.com but was picked at No. 476 overall.
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Niagra first baseman Eric Rataczak committed to Tennessee out of the NCAA Transfer Portal on July 8, but will sign with the Miami Marlins after being picked in the 16th round.
Outfielder Lucas Ramirez was picked by the Los Angeles Angels in the 17th round and will turn prop. Outfielder Ethan Wagner was also a 17th round pick, selected by the Houston Astros, and is also turning pro.
MLB.com Scouting Report — Trey Snyder
The Missouri high school ranks feature three interesting shortstops. The consensus is that Snyder’s polish and floor make him the best prospect of the trio, giving him the edge over Tytus Cissell’s athleticism and Drew Dickerson’s physicality. If he doesn’t go early enough in the Draft to sign, Snyder could make an immediate impact as a freshman at Tennessee next spring.
Gatorade’s Missouri high school player of the year, Snyder is a steady right-handed hitter who makes good swing decisions and provides consistent contact. He didn’t show much power on the showcase circuit last summer but has gained some strength and is hitting the ball harder this spring. His biggest backers believe he has 20-homer upside, though others think his pop is more fringy.
Similar questions surround Snyder’s ability to remain at shortstop. While he has flashed plus straight-line speed in the past, he has produced below-average home-to-first times this spring after adding muscle. He has reliable hands, solid arm strength and a good internal clock at shortstop, but diminished quickness could land him at third base.
