88
Velocity (max)
3/17/26
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
OF
Gavin
Shimizu
Yorkville (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 183LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Team Elite- Illinois
6' 1" • 183LBSR/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Team Elite- Illinois
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 88
Velo Range
3/17/26
2170
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/26
Changeup
78.8 - 80.1
Velo Range
2/16/26
968
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/26
Curveball
73 - 74
Velo Range
2/16/26
2567
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/26
Slider
74 - 77
Velo Range
2/16/26
2574
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/26
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2026
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2170
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2567
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
968
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2574
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 87.0
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,275
Spin Rate (max)
2,170
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.5
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,620
Spin Rate (max)
2,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.0
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 76.9
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,639
Spin Rate (max)
2,574
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.1
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,442
Spin Rate (max)
968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2026
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 27, 2026
- Week 3 Games - Apr 3, 2026
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Data Dive - Feb 24, 2026
- Lockport Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 24, 2026
- Lockport Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 17, 2026
- PBT Youth World Series at The Rock: Takeaways - Jun 4, 2024
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Physical
2026
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.
Ranked No. 49 in the state's freshman class. Stands in an athletic 6-foot-1, 183-pound frame. Came out of the 'pen for a brief one-inning look. Loose and athletic mover on the mound with a long, quick arm path. Fastball sat 86-88 mph. Upside name to know as he continues to polish his arsenal.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm path, acceleration out front 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight with some life through zone. T2275, 2170 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel to land. T2620, 2567 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. 10/4 shape, horizontal action. T2639, 2574 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Throws with FB intent, works down, slight fade. T1442, 968 average rpm.
RHP Gavin Shimizu (Yorkville, 2028) attended his first Prep Baseball event and emerged as one of the biggest winners from the event. Starting with the frame, Shimizu stands in a 6-foot-1, 183-pound frame with clean athleticism and projection. He moved quick down the mound with loose, athletic actions, paired with clean, quick, and loose arm path that worked out of a high ¾ slot. In this look, his fastball sat 85-87 mph and played clean out of the hand with clear life through the zone. He turned to a curveball that sat 72-74 mph with heavy spin (avg. 2567), throwing it hard with sharp, 12/6 bite that he could locate low in the zone. Shimizu also threw a slider at 73-77 mph with sharp, horizontal bite, averaging 2574 rpm and -16 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his four-pitch arsenal with a change-up that played with slight fade at 78-80 mph. The athleticism, current polish, and frame make Shimizu a high-follow prospect heading into the spring and forward.
Shimizu, standing at a striking 6-foot-0, 162-pound frame, was lights out in his first start for the Yorkville Foxes. Shimizu flashed an 80 mph fastball that sat 78-79 mph for the entirety of his four-plus innings of work. He showed a 73-74 mph changeup that he was able to generate swings and misses with but he was most dominant with his fastball. Shimizu was able to pound the zone and get lots of whiffs with his fastball and showed a high feel while on the mound. With an extremely smooth and fluid motion and a high potential to build into his frame, Shimizu looks to become an even bigger threat for the Yorkville Foxes.