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Hand Speed (max)
9/24/22
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Gavin Smith, N/A (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: MINF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Smaller frame. Present athleticism. Room to add.
Defense: Advanced actions. Light feet that play through the ball. Gets into good positions. Works low to the ground. Displays early and flashed some quick glove-to-hand. Early signs of being able to stay up the middle.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short AA. Easy effort. Above average strength for level. Present accuracy. Quick to release.
Hit: R/R. Balanced stance. Wider base with neutral hands throughout a simple trigger/load. Direct/flat path through. Average bat speed for level. Quicker hands. Middle of the field approach. More GBs than LDs/FBs during his BP round. Showed some present inside-out ability.
Physical: 5-8, 149 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.27 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slight drift into contact but is balanced at foot strike. Average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman. Simple and easy. Flat through the zone. Worked the middle of the field. Advanced hitter for a '27.
Defensively: INF - 76 MPH. Smooth actions. Light feet that play the GBs in good rhythm. Soft hands with funnel to belt. Decent arm strength for level. Shorter arm action. Ability to change angle/slot if needed. Advanced defensively for a '27 and showing early signs to stay at the position moving forward.