Gavin
Thomas

6-foot-1, 194-pound solid build. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall active stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is flashed present, shows a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. Solid throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 92 mph;has twitchy hands, a natural exchange, and quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.78.

6-foot-1, 175-pound long athletic build. Solid athletic at the plate, Thomas recorded an exit velocity of 96 mph. Began in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short quick stride. Bat speed is electric, uses an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 86 mph; has sure consistent hands, a quick natural exchange, and consistent choppy feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.78 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed tailing action and command decent around the zone with hard movement. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1892). Showed in the zone command and slurvey action on his sharp curveball (69-71). (Max spin 1670; Avg 1670).

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a short stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, short level swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 79.16 mph. 71.80 mph bat speed average. 21.33 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, packing exchange. Capable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.92 (60-yard).

Positional Profile: OF/RHP - Uncommitted
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Thin, athletic, high waisted frame.
Defense: Plays with light feet, one handed gather, fluid gather, athletic glove actions.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly bent over setup, high leg kick, short stride, quiet hands. Level to uphill bat path, works hands directly to baseball, short/compact swing.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, up tempo, high/quick balance point, upright finish, back leg comes through on release.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Effective arm side running action.
CB: 71-72 mph. Left to right, slider action.
CH: 75-78 mph. Circle change, running action.

Physical with present tools for the rising freshman. Actions and arm are both above average in the outfield, with the arm notching 77 mph. Raw offensively, but there’s some present barrel ability. Doubled down the LF line with some quickness in the swing. Can loosen up the hands, but there’s good extension after contact. Projectable on the mound as well, around the zone at 75-77. Good feel with great tempo. Used an above average change up at 69 as secondary pitch. A player to follow in the coming years.