Uncommitted Spotlight 2024 SS/RHP Andrew Gabriel (Columbia)

 

Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 7.02 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a one-handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Displayed plus bat speed with impressive exit velocities, distances and an impressive hard hit %.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are soft with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 82 MPH. Impressive defensive round. Showed active feet, smooth hands and easy arm strength.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; arm side run. CB: 63-67 MPH; showed depth with 10-4 shape. OTHER: KN: 55-58 MPH; floats with minimal rotation. 

 

 

 

Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; Athletic, proportional build.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while covering ground laterally. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH. 

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; high/over the top slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 81-82 MPH; straight action. CB: 65-68 MPH; early action.  CH: 72-77 MPH; fading action. OTHER: KN:56-59 MPH; KN: floats with minimal rotation.

 

 

Physical: Lean, athletic build at 5-foot-11, 155 lbs.

Pitching: Controlled pace through a leg lift and coil, gets into back side as stride down the mound in line and accelerates over a stiff front side. Moderate, fluid arm swing to a 3/4 release. 

FB: Commands in the zone with up to 20" of induced vertical break. CB: 11-5 shape with flashes of depth down through the zone (-10" vertical drop) CH: Maintains arm speed while killing the spin.