Gavin
Wahlbrink

Lincoln Land CC commit. 6-foot, 170-pound right-handed pitcher with average frame, some thickness in lower half. Works in line, able to mix arm slots effectively, typically slings from a ¾ slot with quick arm speed. Showed a feel for three pitches, fills the zone. Fastball, regular sink, 81-84 mph. Slider, acted more slurve-y, flashed tight break, 71-72 mph. Changeup, mostly maintained arm speed, feel down in the zone, 76-77 mph. Athletic defender off the mound.

3.15.18 - 6-foot, 170 pound, well-proportioned, right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, sits slightly on the back side, extended well with lower half, in line directionally, athletic finish out front. Loose arm action, slings it, ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed. Showed pitchability and had fluid tempo/rhythm throughout. Fielded his position well. Strong performance on the day. His line: 4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 Ks. Fastball topped 83 mph with 2-seam sink, sat 80-82 mph. Slider, good arm speed, 1/7 shape, hard break, manipulated speed and shape, occasional depth,. Showed feel for changeup in warmups, faded in the zone, arm speed maintained.

1.27.18 - 6-foot, 170-pound, loose-bodied, right-handed pitcher. Drop and drive, smooth, repeatable delivery, regular effort throughout. Athletic arm action; works loose and quick from a low ¾ slot. Above-average feel for three-pitch mix. Fastball, arm-side-run, thrown for strikes, 80-82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, tight spin, thrown for strikes, 67-71 mph. Changeup, spots up at the bottom of the zone, occasional sink, 75-77 mph.

10.9.17 - 5-foot-11, 155-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, repeatable delivery, works with rhythm and stays on-line. Throws a high-volume of strikes with his three-pitch mix. Arm is loose and quick from a ¾ to low ¾ slot. Fastball flashed arm-side-action, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball, feel, sharp spin, depth, 11/5 shape, sat 70-71 mph. Changeup, maintains fastball arm speed at times, run and fade, 75-77 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, toe-tap stride and average balance through contact. Long bat path, line-drive approach and controlled the barrel at times. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, reliable hands, loose arm, accurate throws clocked at 78 mph across the diamond. 7.43 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

8.9.17 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound, athletic, right-handed pitcher. Showed feel for three pitches, kept down in the zone. On the mound, long, quick arm action, ¾ arm slot, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, run and sink action, 81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sharp action, 67-70. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, fade action, commanded, 74-76. Follow 2020 arm.

7.18.17 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. At the plate hits from a slightly open setup with a short even, toe tap stride. Uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.46. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 76 mph across the infield. 

10.10.16 - 5-foot-10, 140-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with a three pitch feel. Easy effort, smooth rhythm, stays in line, lands square. Long, quick arm action from a low ¾ angle. Fastball, thrown for strikes, features run and sink action, sat 77-78 mph. Curveball, feel, 10/4 shape, slurve action, tight spin, maintains arm speed, 63-65 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed, slight arm side run, thrown for strikes, 73-75 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, level path through the strike zone; exit velocity registered at 78 mph from a tee. Tall, open setup with a toe tap trigger. Defensively, long arm action from a low ¾ arm slot, flashed accuracy; throws clocked at 75 mph across the diamond. 7.69 runner in the laser timed 60.