85
Velocity (max)
3/14/22
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
1B
Gavin
Gomez
Providence Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
L/L • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
5' 11" • 180LBS
L/L • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 85
Velo Range
3/14/22
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/22
Changeup
73.2 - 75.3
Velo Range
2/21/22
1380
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/22
Curveball
70.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
2/21/22
2171
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/22
82
Exit Velocity (max)
10/20/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.21
60
10/20/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
10/20/19
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.21
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
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).
2124
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.
25.7
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).
70.7
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).
2171
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).
74.3
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).
1380
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).
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 82.8
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,197
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,171
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.3
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,457
Spin Rate (max)
1,380
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 3 Providence Catholic - Mar 11, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 11 Providence Catholic - Mar 10, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 14, 2022
- Week 7 Games - May 11, 2022
- Week 3 Games - Apr 7, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 10 Providence Catholic - Mar 10, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 25, 2022
- Providence Catholic Staves Off Homewood-Flossmoor, Advances to 4A Super-Sectional - Jun 12, 2021
- Providence Catholic Rallies Late, Defeats Joliet Catholic - May 5, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 21, 2019
- Underclass Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Nov 19, 2019
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Uncommitted, ranked No. 154 in the state. 5-foot-10, 180-pound, strong, compact build. Previously mentioned in our Week 3 Scout Blog for his offense work. The southpaw got the start for Providence Catholic, striking out 13 batters in 5.2 innings of work, allowing one earned run on three hits and walked three. Gomez threw 17 first pitch strikes to 24 batters faced. Worked mainly out of the stretch with easy effort, strong at balance point, shoulders stay level and in line with home, soft at foot strike, lands squared to home with an athletic finish. Gomez uses a two pitch mix from a short arm action, 3/4 slot. Four seam fastball, occasional arm side run, consistently around the zone, held 83-86 mph throughout the outing. Went to his curveball as his main secondary offering, confidence to throw it in any count, 1/7 plane with tight spin, thrown down in the zone, held 68-69 mph.
Uncommitted, ranked No. 154 in the state of Illinois. Strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 180-pounds was a player to watch heading into the year for Providence. The left-handed hitting first baseman bats in the three hole for Providence Catholic. Simple, balanced stance, hands held close to the body with a vertical bat, a short stride with fluid rhythm. Athletic, strong hands, on a quick uphill swing plane, looks to pull the baseball with authority. Ready to hit early in the count, Gomez hit a grand slam down the right field line during his second at-bat of the game.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pounds. Durable frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set-up, smooth hand load, leg kick into long stride. Short bat path on an uphill plane, extension through the baseball, aggressive power approach to the gaps, fluid rhythm.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 to low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball with tempo, fluid footwork.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Worked out of the stretch, tall and fall delivery, quick rhythm, lands open towards third base.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot, regular effort.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Sinking movement, thrown for strikes low in the zone.
CB: 60-62 mph. 1/7 shape.