Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

OF
RHP

Gavin
Powels

Downers Grove South (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Hounds Schallmoser

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/12/24
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/23
67
Hard Hit %
6/12/24
Power
103.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/23
380
Distance (max)
6/06/23
60
Sweet Spot %
8/08/23
Run
6.96
60
2/25/23
3.83
30-yd
2/25/23
1.66
10-yd
8/08/23
19.6
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/25/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.12
Outfield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
13.8
60 Yard Dash
6.96
Outfield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
14.9
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Position
7.12
60-yard
82
OF Velo
99
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
7.12
60-yard
85
OF Velo
98
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Position
7.04
60-yard
84
OF Velo
102
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Position
7.09
60-yard
82
OF Velo
104
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
6.96
60-yard
86
OF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
98.6
Exit Velocity Avg
85.9
Distance Max
373
Distance Avg
165
Launch Angle Avg
17.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
103.5
Exit Velocity Avg
87.4
Distance Max
380
Distance Avg
209
Launch Angle Avg
18.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
102.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
367
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
103.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
380
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
23.1
Bat Speed Max
81.9
Bat Speed Avg
78.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.2
Bat Speed Max
81.9
Bat Speed Avg
74.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
80.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
78.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.83
60 Yard Dash
6.96
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.86
30-yd
7.04
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Swift
1.65
10-yd
3.88
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.83
30-yd
6.96
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
2.10
RSi (max)
2,007
Jump Power (max)
30.6
Jump Height (max)
29.9
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
79.29
Edge Score
72.18

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/12/24
OF Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South, 2025) posted the loudest round of batting practice at this event. He recorded the highest average exit velocity (85.1 mph) and max exit velocity (98.6 mph), while also sending his farthest hit ball 373 feet, which also led the event. Powel’s BLAST metrics were highly impressive as well, leading the event in both average (77.4 mph) and max bat speed (80.5 mph). A 7.12 runner, Powers showed some quality actions in the outfield with a compact arm action that produced an outfield velocity of 82 mph.
8/08/23

At 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, OF Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South, 2025) is a highly physical athlete that took one of the loudest rounds of BP in Rantoul, regardless of class. Powell peppered balls consistently throughout his round, staying in the low-90s regularly, and barreling his hardest ball up at 102.1 mph, which was the second-highest mark of the event. His furthest ball traveled 366 feet, too. He also ran a 6.96 60 and was up to 84 mph from the outfield. 

8/08/23

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, relaxed, leg lift trigger. Short, quick to the ball, uphill path, pull-side approach, on the barrel at times.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 367’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short, uses turf on throws, quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the ball with intent.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

6/06/23

OF Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South, 2025) is a 6-foot-2, 200-pound strong and sturdy outfielder who put together an all-around solid showing. Powels, a right-handed hitter, set multiple event-highs during BP with a max exit velocity of 103.5 mph, and a max distance of 380 feet. In the field, Powels attacked the baseball in the outfield, playing with clean actions, a quick arm and topped at 82 mph. 

2/25/23

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Physical, mature build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement and balanced finish. Creates simple bat speed that works with natural strength in hands/wrists. Uphill through contact, middle of the field approach.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Athletic arm action. Winds up through release. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, through the ball in-stride, glove works out front.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
202.6
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
192.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)