Connor
Gatwood

Touching 98 mph in the first inning, uncommitted RHP Connor Gatwood (Baker HS, AL) struggled at times to find the strike zone with his heater, but at 6-foot-5, 195 pounds, he's super athletic with a quick arm and the raw talent is rare. He does need polish with his control and the lengthy time to the plate from the stretch that allowed a couple stolen bases, but time, instruction and repetitions are all he needs. Look for Gatwood to continue to climb follow lists this fall. He’s a potential Day One talent.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-4, 188-pounds. Long limbs, lean frame, athletic.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, hybrid start.
Arm Action: RH. Live and loose arm, easy action.
FB: T93.7, 92-94 mph. Working both sides of the zone, effortless out of the hand. T2553, 2466 average rpm.
SL: 84-85 mph. Struggled with command at times. Hard sweeper. T2263, 2245 average rpm.
CH: 86-88 mph. Fading action arm side. T1796, 1705 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Lean, long, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, slightly upright. Slice, lift to the swing.
Power: 93.2 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 365’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 88 mph.  Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid footwork, great lateral ability, athletic arm.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Effortless and easy actions.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T90.3, 88.0-89.8 mph. Working well to glove side. T2503, 2388 average rpm.
SL:  Downward, late bite. T,  average rpm.
CH: 80.3-83.9 mph. Plays well off the fastball with similar slot. T1994, 1777 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS/3B Interesting 2024 to follow.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, proportional frame with plenty of room for added strength.
Delivery: Athletic, controlled delivery. Easy and repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. Long arm swing on the back.
FB: T87, 84.3-86.5 mph. Showed arm side action that played in the lower third of the zone.  T2468, 2376 average rpm.
CB: 76.8-78.3 mph. Sharp break with 11/5 shape, showed really late action.   T2062, 2024 average rpm.
CH: 77.5-77.8 mph. Played mostly straight but showed legit sink.  T1175, 1130 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS/3B Interesting 2024 to follow.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, proportional frame with plenty of room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a short leg kick.  Short, direct path to contact with leverage through the zone, showing a middle approach.
Power: 91.3 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  Long, over the top arm action.
Defense: Steady hands with a clean transfer, showed the ability to throw from different arm slots with ease.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.