Gavin
Pepe

Gavin Pepe: C/RHP, (2025) Hamden High School, CT. 5-foot-9, 145-pound athletic proportional build. Smooth at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 82 mph. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open tall stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Had quick bat speed, loose upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 73 mph; had soft hands, quick footwork, and a twitchy transfer. recorded pop times of 2.06-2.22. Athletic quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a short quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Solid on the mound, used a short arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-75 mph. has control down in the zone. (Max spin 1950; Avg 1847). Throws a 1/7 curveball (65-66) with glove side control and slurvey action. 

Exit Velocity: 82 mph

Arm Velocity: 73 mph

30-Yard Dash: 4.19

5-foot-7, 120-pound athletic build. Above average during batting practice, Pepe recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a quick toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick, uses an upward loose swing plane and high finish. Through the round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable on the mound, showed some arm speed with a short quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands hard with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 70-72 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1893;Avg 1762). Threw a 1/7 curveball (59-61) with glove side command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1961; Avg 1927). Had fading action and arm side command on his changeup (64-66).

Exit Velocity: 80 mph

5-foot-7, 120-pound. Above average during batting practice, Pepe's best exit velocity was 73 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was quick, showed an upward swing plane and high finish. Had a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 69 mph; had smooth footwork, a twitchy exchange, and soft hands. Athletic setup with some flexibility.Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and a ¾ slot. On the mound, had a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 65-67 mph; has sinking action and control low in the zone. Threw a 1/7 curveball 59-60 mph with tilt and consistent command. His changeup 62-63 mph; had arm side command and fading action.

Exit Velocity: 73 mph

Arm Velocity: 69 mph

Home to 1st: 4.56