Prep Baseball Report

PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: SS Alex Gabauer


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

2019 marks the 8th year that Pennsylvania will be represented in the PBR Future Games. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2021 & select 2022 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place July 31st - August 4th (Wednesday-Saturday) at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.

The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2021/2022 prospects. Last year, more than 250 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance, making it arguably the most heavily recruited event of the summer.

We will be highlighting each player on the Team Pennsylvania roster in the week leading up to the event. Links to those players that have already been highlighted follows at the end of this article.


Scouting Report

+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)

6/18/19

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a heel-raise stride. Showcased balance throughout with an above average feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 87 mph. Ran an improved 6.98 60-yard dash and showed athletic defensive actions with a soft glove hand and solid carry on throws of 80 mph across the diamond.

2/16/19

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter begins from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a heel-raise stride. Long athletic frame with quick hands and advanced barrel awareness. Registered an 89 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 6.96 60-yard dash. Athletic defender with solid range plays low to the ground and through the baseball routinely. Showcased easy, fluid 80 mph arm strength across the diamond.

10/27/18

6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a short, heel-raise stride. Stays behind the baseball well and utilizes all fields. Showcased above average feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 80 mph. Displayed fluid actions with active feel defensively. Registered 77 mph arm strength across the diamond and ran a 7.17 60-yard dash.

9/15/18

Defensively, as middle infielder actions are athletic and fluid with considerable area quickness present. Hands are soft and confident with feet working well to and through the ball. Gabauer has the early makings of a soli middle infield defender. Arm strength will have to improve to stay on the left side.

Offensively, 5-foot-11 160 pound right-handed hitter initiates swing from slightly open setup with reverse toe tap and short stride to neutral. Separation is solid. Weight shift is adequate and hip turn is aggressive. Hands are loose and quick. There is balance and rhythm. A bat exit velocity of 83 mph was recorded Presents as young player with projectability as solid contact and gap to gap power threat.

6/12/18

5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing from a high hands load with a short, lift-and-replace stride. Displayed good balance and rhythm to his swing with an above average feel for the barrel. Registered an 82 mph bat exit velocity and recorded three hits, including a double on day two of game action. 7.28 runner with 75 mph arm strength across the diamond, both numbers that will improve as he adds strength to his athletic frame. Showcased the ability to play through the baseball with active feet and a soft glove hand.


Team Pennsylvania Roster

NAME HIGH SCHOOL CLASS POS.
Josh Beck Lancaster Catholic 2021 LHP
Colton Book Manheim Central 2021 LHP
Jake Books Malvern Prep 2022 1B/OF
Justin Butler Quakertown Community 2021 C
Derek Cease Nanticoke Area 2021 SS/RHP
Maddix Dalena Montoursville 2022 1B
Dylan DuCharme Spring-Ford 2021 OF
Alex Gabauer Norwin 2021 SS
Luke Holman Wilson West Lawn 2021 RHP
Cullen Horowicz Jefferson 2021 3B
Michael Kilker Hazleton Area 2021 RHP
Paxton Kling Central (Martinsburg) 2022 OF
Chase Kriebel Clarion Area 2022 LHP
Colin Lewandowski William Penn Charter 2021 RHP
Andrew Muraco Franklin Regional 2021 SS
Rafe Perich Northwestern Lehigh 2021 SS/3B
Erik Ritchie Souderton Area 2021 LHP
Caleb Sturtevant Cocalico 2022 OF
Evin Sullivan North Penn 2021 C/OF
Carter Welch Northwestern Lehigh 2021 LHP
Trey Yesavage Boyertown 2021 RHP


Previous Player Previews


UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Junior Future Games NATIONAL 07/30 LakePoint
2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) PA 07/31 LakePoint
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase PA 08/15 Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament) PA 08/17 Millersville University
2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations) PA 09/07 Keystone State Baseball Academy
West Chester Dragons Scout Day PA 10/05 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Future Prospects Showcase PA 10/19 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Elite Prospect Showcase PA 10/26 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase PA 11/02 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Holiday Showcase PA 12/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy