Illinois Wesleyan commit. Athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame with room to add strength. Started in center and hit out of the four-hole. Gugora was the star of the game for Benet as he went 2-for-3 at the plate. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide, balanced stance with a toe-tap. Pure, whippy swing with pull-side power. Pull-side approach. Connected on an RBI double to left field in the first inning. In his final at-bat, he drove a ball down the third base line for another RBI double.
11/04/24
Verbally committed to Illinois Wesleyan.
6/12/24
OF Josh Gugora (Benet Academy, 2025) had a loud showing with the bat. The strong 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter recorded the third-highest exit velocity for the event at 92.5 mph, paired with the second-highest average EV at 83.9 mph.
2/19/24
Positional Profile: OF/3B Body: 5-9, 162.3-pounds. Proportional with some present muscle throughout the frame. Hit: RHH. Wide setup, extended front leg, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path with intent to lift, line drive approach to the middle of the field. 59.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 292’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short, compact path, low 3/4 release. Defense: Clean feet, some range, one hand gather through the ball. Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
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Verbally committed to Illinois Wesleyan.
OF Josh Gugora (Benet Academy, 2025) had a loud showing with the bat. The strong 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter recorded the third-highest exit velocity for the event at 92.5 mph, paired with the second-highest average EV at 83.9 mph.
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-9, 162.3-pounds. Proportional with some present muscle throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, extended front leg, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path with intent to lift, line drive approach to the middle of the field. 59.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short, compact path, low 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean feet, some range, one hand gather through the ball.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.