NorCal ProCase Spotlight: RHP Gavin Ochoa
July 25, 2020
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LINCOLN, CA. - It's no secret and very evident that Ochoa is one of the top pitching prospects in the State. He has shocked many by transferring out of Petaluma HS; and now has taken his talents to Casa Grande HS. On this day Ochoa made quick work of some really good seasoned hitters and at times made them look confused. Standing 6-foot-2, 190-pounds, Ochoa has the frame and shape that projects well for pitching, having length in his lower half and squared up shoulders. The arm is loose and fast attacking from a high-3/4 release with a full 4-pitch arsenal.
Ochoa was flat out carving up hitters during his live session seen here, and with numerous decision makers in attendance, he has firmly planted his name in the discussion as a legitimate professional pitching prospect. When the 2021 MLB Draft rolls around he will be considered in the top few rounds.
THE REPORT:
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. The frame is long, wiry, with a high waist and significant room to add muscle mass and strength.
Delivery: Some effort in the delivery but repeatable. Stays compact and has a natural high-3/4 arm slot. Mechanics are clean.
FB: Heavy pitch with downhill plane, and run. Flashes of east-west command, and can elevate effectively to generate swinging strikes, well-above-average swing-miss. Command at times faltered high and to arm-side.
CB: Landed it consistently in the game portion and can get depth on it. 12-to-6 with good tilt, sharp depth, and looks harder than actual velocity. Able to wrap around right-handed-hitters, but command and control need to be tightened up a tic to hit its true plus potential.
CHG: Arm action on the changeup is superb. Displays extreme dive and tumble with excellent plane. Sells pitch with consistent arm speed that plays off fastball and has a 10-12 MPH velocity separation. Shows ability to land it in the zone for strikes, pitch can also really fall off the table, well above-average swing-and-miss potential.
Summary: Ochoa looked focused and intent on executing his game plan, meanwhile maintaining excellent poise. There is pitch-ability and two legitimate weapons in the fastball and change, both of which project to be plus pitches thanks to plane, arm speed, and excellent movement. The development of the curveball will determine whether he reaches what is a very high ceiling.
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