Gavin
Birkhimer

01.28.18
Surry CC commit. 5 feet 9, 180 pounds, average build. Offensively, works from the right side with an open, athletic stance.  Short stride, back to even.  Bat head works to a vertical slot.  Generates above average bat speed from a smooth short load getting his lower half through balls producing an exit velocity of 90mph.  Pull approach with a level swing that gets long at times. Average barrel ability.  Defensively, plays through balls with average hands and a clean exchange. Arm works behind the body line.  Some effort getting to an over-the-top slot.  Shows carry on throws with the arm topping at 81mph from the outfield. Recorded times of 4.05 in the 30-yard dash, 4.57 in the 5-10-5 agility test, and 9-6 in the standing broad jump. 

01.14.17
Athlete that flashed strength and quick twitch from his 5-foot-8, 165 pound frame.  Ran his 30 in 4.11 while producing an exit velocity of 89 from the right side.  In the box, uses an athletic setup with a slight crouch.  Uses a ‘C’ load and a vertical bat, with waggle, to create some bat speed.  Short stride, dives toward the plate.  Good approach with a lengthened swing has some stiffness, but stays gap to gap.  When on time with the load and waggle, found the barrel.  Good approach through the ball in the outfield.  Uses a long arm swing into a high-3/4 slot flashing accuracy.  Arm strength tested at 78mph.