23.9
Hand Speed (max)
12/10/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
Gavin
Johnston
Wabash Valley JC
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 170LBS
S/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Midwest
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 170LBS
S/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Midwest
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
12/10/22
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
12/10/22
43
Hard Hit %
12/10/22
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
12/10/22
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/22
332
Distance (max)
12/10/22
71
Sweet Spot %
12/10/22
6.93
60
12/10/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
12/10/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.93
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.4
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Summer Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Summer Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Swift
1.67
10-yd
6.93
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
2.23
RSi (max)
2.23
RSi (avg)
1,676
Jump Power (max)
30.2
Jump Height (max)
28.9
Jump Height (avg)
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Gavin Johnston, Mt Vernon , 2023, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (Switch) Advanced. Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 92.9 mph exit velocity, average 81.5 mph. 73.7 mph bat speed average. 22.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, fluid exchange. Fluid. Laterally, his movements were quick.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.93 (60-yard).
Gavin Johnston, Mt Vernon, 2023, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 168-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (Switch) Solid. Began in a tall open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his high finish, short rotational swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity , average 78.1 mph. 65.9 mph bat speed average. 20.1 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Confident. Movements laterally were quick.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, athletic slot.
Speed: 7.02 (60-yard).
Gavin Johnston: SS/2B, (2023) Mt Vernon, IN. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. At the plate, the switch hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a controlled quick stride. Bat speed is quick flashed, shows a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 82 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99.
Gavin Johnston: SS/2B, (2023) Hamilton Southeastern, IN. 5-foot-11, 157-pound athletic frame. In the box, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in an athletic open stance with a smooth quick load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average and has a level swing plane. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; showed soft hands, quick athletic feet, and a clean quick exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a quick arm action on his throws.
Gavin Johnston, Hamilton Southeastern, 2023, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound lanky frame.
Defense: (IF) Fluid, athletic feet; developing foot speed. Hands work well out front, works through the baseball with athleticism. Quick/clean exchanges. Ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Solid defender overall
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.55
Gavin Johnston, Hamilton Southeastern, 2023, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick to start his swing. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 76 Infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.58
Gavin Johnston: SS/2B, (2023) Hamilton Southeastern, IN. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean frame. During batting practice, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. Began in a crouched open stance with a quick load, then used a leg kick right before his swing. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; fluid exchange. Used a loose arm action on his throws. Recorded a 60 time of 7.89 at the event.
Track Man Data
Max Exit Speed: 82.01
Average Exit Speed: 69.34