Tristin
Gaines

Tristin Gaines, Waller (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF RHH/INF...Good build/frame to add strength in future. Solid runner. Chance to be plus runner with maturity. Quality defender on the dirt. Feet work with developing actions. Projects solid bat/power combo in future. Quick hands with solid base. Watch progress.
Body: 6-2, 189-pounds. Projects well physically, avg width to shoulders and back, good lower. Will add strength for solid build in future.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a knee lift load in lower half. Hans work into a solid hit position. Weight shifts well in legs. Hands and elbows work well into hit zone. Weight transfer continues throughout swing. Barrel flattens. Can stay through more balls by allowing back elbow to clear rib cage moving through slot and swing. 67.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 302' max distance. Projects solid bat/power combo. Impact will continue to firm with maturity.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Arm works, solid following throws with feet. Raw arm strength will develop.
Defense: Actions developing. Feet work well getting to baseball. breaking down to field and playing thru baseball. Can field baseball little more out front. Overall, solid defender in middle who will continue to develop.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Solid start and stride length. Nice lean forward with head and shoulders. Speed will firm with added strength and physical maturity. 22.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.96 Edge Score

Tristin Gaines, Waller (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF RHH/INF/OF Good build/frame to add strength in future. Solid defender in future with versatility present. Like the bat/power combo in future with adjustments. Nice player to to watch develop.
Body: 6-2, 178-pounds. Projects well physically. Long/lanky build with room to add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride closing off slightly. Linear movement to back foot, works well. Would recommend working to develop some length to stride allowing for linear movement to work driving lower 1/2 forward while hitting into firm front side. Barrel/hands in good position to launch. Work to develop extension thru baseball, cuts off swing currently after contact. 70.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 305' max distance. Young hitter with solid bat/power combo projected. Opportunities for adjustments present to increase impact and consistency. Will add strength in future increasing bat speed and quickness.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. OF-82 mph. OF Arm works well, body works in throwing mechanics. INF Arm works well. Will get better with added strength.
Defense: Moves to baseball well. Nice job of breaking down to field. Behind step crow hop, hurts momentum setting to throw. INF Solid actions. Hands work, would like to see field baseball more out front and working to play thru baseball at all times. Nice infielder.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. Good mover. Solid start, runs well with good good body lean. Speed will increase.

Tristin Gaines (Waller, 2028) - The 6'2" 108lb freshman is an easy mover with a natural athleticism that shines on the diamond. Defensively, he profiles up the middle with smooth actions at shortstop and plenty of arm strength, while also projecting as a potential plus defender in center field. At the plate, Gaines utilizes a line-drive approach, staying in the big part of the field with consistent contact. As he adds strength to his frame, he’s likely to develop significant power. A dual-sport athlete, Gaines also served as QB1 for Waller as a freshman, showcasing his all-around athletic ability.