@PowelsGavin 
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/12/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
Gavin
Powels
Downers Grove South (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hounds Schallmoser
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/23
67
Hard Hit %
6/12/24
103.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/23
380
Distance (max)
6/06/23
60
Sweet Spot %
8/08/23
6.96
60-yd
2/25/23
3.83
30-yd
2/25/23
1.66
10-yd
8/08/23
19.6
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/25/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
14.9
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
373
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4
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).
103.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
380
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2
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.
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
102.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
367
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
103.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
380
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.3
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.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.8
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.
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
80.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
78.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.96
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.83
30-yd
6.96
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
2.10
RSI (max)
2,007
Jump Power (max)
30.6
Jump Height (max)
29.9
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.29
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
72.18
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average Bat Speed - Dec 11, 2024
- Hounds Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 26, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Outfielder Analysis - Oct 18, 2023
- Top Tier South: Takeaways - Aug 22, 2023
- Illinois State Games, Takeaways: 2025s - Aug 21, 2023
- Top Tier Scout Day: Data Dive - Jun 14, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Outfield Analysis - May 17, 2023
- Inside The 2025 Illinois Rankings: On The Radar - Dec 9, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2025 Rankings Update - Aug 31, 2022
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
OF Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South, 2025) posted the loudest round of batting practice at this event. He recorded the highest average exit velocity (85.1 mph) and max exit velocity (98.6 mph), while also sending his farthest hit ball 373 feet, which also led the event. Powel’s BLAST metrics were highly impressive as well, leading the event in both average (77.4 mph) and max bat speed (80.5 mph). A 7.12 runner, Powers showed some quality actions in the outfield with a compact arm action that produced an outfield velocity of 82 mph.
At 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, OF Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South, 2025) is a highly physical athlete that took one of the loudest rounds of BP in Rantoul, regardless of class. Powell peppered balls consistently throughout his round, staying in the low-90s regularly, and barreling his hardest ball up at 102.1 mph, which was the second-highest mark of the event. His furthest ball traveled 366 feet, too. He also ran a 6.96 60 and was up to 84 mph from the outfield.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, relaxed, leg lift trigger. Short, quick to the ball, uphill path, pull-side approach, on the barrel at times.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 367’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short, uses turf on throws, quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the ball with intent.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
OF Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South, 2025) is a 6-foot-2, 200-pound strong and sturdy outfielder who put together an all-around solid showing. Powels, a right-handed hitter, set multiple event-highs during BP with a max exit velocity of 103.5 mph, and a max distance of 380 feet. In the field, Powels attacked the baseball in the outfield, playing with clean actions, a quick arm and topped at 82 mph.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Physical, mature build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement and balanced finish. Creates simple bat speed that works with natural strength in hands/wrists. Uphill through contact, middle of the field approach.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Athletic arm action. Winds up through release. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, through the ball in-stride, glove works out front.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.