Gabriel Tirado: C/3B, (2024) The Loomis Chaffee, CT. Connecticut Commit, 5-foot-9, 205-pound solid build. Above average at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 104 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (73.3 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, has an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 85 mph; showed developing hands, a clean natural transfer, and developing consistent feet. recorded a pop time of 2.00-2.05. Clean setup. Used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.51.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

PROCASE 2022

Gabriel Tirado: C/3B, (2024) The Loomis Chaffee, CT. Connecticut Commit, 5-foot-9, 205-pound solid build. Above average at the plate, Tirado was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 103 mph. (74.9 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced, athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Has an uphill loose swing plane, explosive above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; showed developing consistent feet, soft sure hands, and a clean transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.96-2.00. Calm clean setup with average flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.6. 

Scout Evaluation 

Gabriel Tirado, The Loomis Chaffee, 2024, CT

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-9, 205-pound solid build.

Hit: (LHH) Above average. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Explosive above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 103 mph exit velocity, average 93.7 mph. 74.9 mph bat speed average. 22.4 mph hand speed average. Highest at the event. 

Defense: (C) 1.96-2.00 pop times. Soft sure hands, developing consistent footwork, clean exchange. Capable projectable. Average flexibility and calm clean setup. 

Arm: 79 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

5-foot-9, 195-pound left-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.97 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid for such a young player. He receives the baseball softly and moves athletically. He threw 77 mph with a pop time of 1.93. The bat has an exit velocity of 101 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the pitch. The front foot has a high pick up and put down to it. The hands have plus life and the path is flat to slightly uphill at contact. He shows plus power in batting practice but may have to tone down the leg lift in game action. Good prospect. 

Exit Velocity - 101 mph

Catching Velocity- 77 mph

Pop Time - 1.93

Physical: Strong, physical frame. 7.87 runner in the 60.

 Offensively: LHH. Balanced, even stance with relaxed hands in front of back shoulder; gains ground with a leg kick while hands have some waggle loading straight back. aggressive lower half into a stiff front side with quick into the zone  with a flat barrel path producing + bat speed of 76 mph avg. (per Blast).  Works gap to gap with present power to the pull side; peak Trackman exit velocity of 103 MPH. Defensively: Balanced and low to the ground; athletic foot work getting in line with the target. soft glove with a clean transfer; quick arm action to a 3/4 release with accurate throws. 2.01-2.05 pop times. C - 72 MPH.

Physical: 5-foot-9, 185-pounds. Lean, ability to add weight. 7.59 runner in the 60; 4.5 home-to-1B.
Offensively: LHH. Tall stance, slightly open, feet shoulders width apart, a lot of bat movement, hands shoulder high, quick large leg kick Hands get through the zone quickly and powerfully, upward swing path, barrel of the bat gets to the ball. Power pull side, consistent solid contact. 96 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.00-2.08 pop times. High stance, strong glove work, good ball transfer from the hip, accurate throws around the bag. Long arm swing, 3/4 arm slot. C - 70 MPH.  

5-foot-9 170-pound, strong, solid, athletic frame. Already filling out, strength throughout, especially in the hands and wrists. A left-handed hitting catcher, one of the better hitters/position players at this event. At the plate, taller stance, slightly open, gets back to even, small leg kick, gaining ground. The swing has serious bat speed, clocked at 94 mph for his tee exit. The swing is fluid, with lift and length after contact. More of a pull approach, powered the baseball to right-field, leaving the ball park multiple times. Behind the dish arm was clocked at 72 mph, short action from his ear, had a pop time of 2.01-2.14. The hands are strong when receiving, moves well, advanced for his age. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 94 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.43

Junior Futures Game Report: 

A left-handed hitter, with above average power to all fields. The hands are super loose and relaxed, barrel has life out front on contact, baseball jumps off the bat. The stance is slightly wider and spread out, hands are at the shoulders.  Collected multiple hits, with extra base hits as well during tournament. The hit tool is advanced, look for him to hit at a high level. Moves well behind the plate,  receives above average for his age. The arm has average carry, with a pop time of 1.97-2.07. High profile kid.