Tirado Happy To Represent His Home State At UConn
November 19, 2020
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Gabriel Tirado
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: The Loomis ChaffeeState: CT
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers
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Height: 5-9Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.43
60-yard
(10/26/19)
1.93 - 2.04
Pop Time
(08/12/20)
85
C Velo
(02/11/23)
103
Exit Velo
(07/06/20)
4.50
H-1st
(02/21/20)
Power Speed Score
(02/11/23)
Trackman - Hitting
104.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/11/23)
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/11/23)
267
Distance (avg)
(07/06/20)
393
Distance (max)
(07/06/20)
Hard Hit %
(02/11/23)
Barrel %
(07/06/20)
Sweet Spot %
(02/11/23)
Line Drive %
(07/06/20)
Fly Ball %
(02/12/22)
Ground Ball %
(02/11/23)
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
104.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
96.2
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
378
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
103.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
93.7
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
386
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 All New England Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Aug 12, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.5
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
377
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
103
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.9
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
393
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/11/23)
80.9
Bat Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
76.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/06/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/11/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/11/23)
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
76
Bat Speed (avg)
73.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
78.9
Bat Speed (avg)
74.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
22.9
Bat Speed (max)
80.9
Bat Speed (avg)
76.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Swift
Swift
2.14
RSi (max)
(02/11/23)
1853
Jump Power (max)
(02/11/23)
26.6
Jump Height (max)
(02/11/23)
21.1
Jump Height (avg)
(02/11/23)
Videos
(8/12/20)
Player News
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- Results From 2023 New England ProCase - Feb 12, 2023
- 2023 New England ProCase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2023
- 2023 New England ProCase Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2023
- From the Hip: PBR Cup Underclass - Oct 12, 2022
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- 2022 New England Procase Wrapup: Participants Find Hard Working Paying Off - Feb 18, 2022
- 2022 New England ProCase - Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2022
- Results From 2022 New England ProCase - Feb 13, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 New England ProCase - Jan 28, 2022
- Year in Review - Top Catcher Arm Strength / Class of 2024 - Feb 5, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Bat Exit Velocity of 2020 / Class of 2024 - Jan 12, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Bat Speed (Avg) of 2020 / Class of 2024 - Dec 26, 2020
- Tirado Happy To Represent His Home State At UConn - Nov 19, 2020
- New England 2024s - Oct 22, 2020
- Results From 2020 All New England Underclass Games I - Aug 13, 2020
- 2020 All New England Underclass Games I - Quick Hits - Aug 13, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top C Velocities - Mar 11, 2020
- 2019 CT Future Game Trials - Complete Evaluations - Dec 9, 2019
- Results from 2019 Connecticut Future Games Trials - Oct 28, 2019
- 2019 CT Future Game Trials - Top Performers - Oct 28, 2019
- 2019 CT Future Game Trials - Sneak Peek - Oct 28, 2019
- Freshman Free Showcase - Top Performers - Oct 23, 2018
- Freshman Free Showcase - Sneak Peek - Oct 23, 2018
- Results from New England's 2018 Freshman Free Showcase - Oct 21, 2018
Tirado Happy To Represent His Home State At UConn
NEWINGTON, Ct. - Gabriel Tirado likes the idea of staying in his home state to go to college and play baseball.
“I look at it as an honor,” the Loomis Chaffee High School freshman said after making a commitment with the University of Connecticut. “I have the whole state on my back to represent at the collegiate level.”
Conversation with UConn began at the age of 12 for Tirado.
“I had my first call in 2018,” the top-ranked 2024 in New England reflected.
His ability at the plate stood out to colleges that took an interest such as Boston College, Penn State as well as Duke, and of course … Connecticut.
“The bat” is how Tirado responded when questioned what UConn likes most about his game.
“That’s mostly what the hype is,” the left-handed hitting Tirado noted. “My defensive side is good as well, but I’m an offensive catcher.”
The decision to attend Loomis Chaffee has proven beneficial in the eyes of Tirado.
“I’ve started working with a lot more catching coaches,” Tirado said about his improved game. “Going to Loomis has helped me with that and so has their strength coach.”
The idea of attending such a prestigious prep school did not go unnoticed by the coaching staff of the Big East Conference school which has made six NCAA Tournament appearances in the past decade.
“As soon as they found out I’m going to Loomis they got in contact with my coach and said they wanted me to be the first in the 2024 class,” Tirado related.
Shooter Hunt, PBR National Crosschecker, has been impressed with what he has seen out of Tirado.
“Durably built at 5-9, 195 pounds with compact strength throughout a frame that shows some signs of maturing slightly more in the future, Tirado carries a heavy barrel that he whips through the zone from the left side,” Hunt said. “There is some upside to his defensive ability, especially as he continues receiving high-end arms, but the bat should always keep him in the lineup, especially as a left-handed hitter.”
Tirado has visions of becoming a standout behind the plate in addition to at the plate.
“I’m working on becoming as good of a catcher as I am a hitter,” Tirado pointed out. “I can do the stuff I need to do when I’m receiving, but right now my bat is better. My whole life the bat has been my forte, but I want to become a better catcher and also try out other positions.”
In making a commitment at a young age, a future position in college can sometimes be an uncertainty.
“They said they don’t know where I’ll be in four years, all I know is I’m ready to contribute to the team in any way I can,” the 12th-ranked freshman catcher in the nation said.
The idea of playing at the next level began just a few years back.
“It’s been a dream since I was age nine or 10,” Tirado reflected. “It was during those years when I became more serious with trainers and putting in work.”
Marcus Hill, Alex Santos Sr. and Melvin Perez have been instrumental in helping as coaches in developing Tirado into a player that has confidence in what he can bring to the UConn program.
“I’m a team player and always there to help anyone,’ Tirado said. “I stay after to get extra reps and do whatever is possible. I’m looking to lead UConn and help in any way that I can.”
A 3.5 student uncertain about a college major, Tirado is confident making a commitment at such a young age is the right thing to do.
“From my perspective, if you want to look at it from a business side of things, my stock is high for my age,” Tirado explained. “I don’t think there are many 14-year-olds in the country that are hitting the ball as hard or as far as I am. I think it’s a smart decision and the right thing to do.”
Choosing a college 45 minutes from home also brings excitement.
“As soon as I made the decision I got a bunch of congratulations,” Tirado noted. “Post days later, it’s exploded. To go to such a great institution as UConn, and it’s not just baseball but the education, I know I’ll be comfortable there.”