CLASS OF 2025

Second Look : Another impressive and relatively effortless day for the future Hoosier at the plate. Started out the night with a backside HR that he didn’t get all of. Then turned around in the next AB with a liner pulled in RCF that likely had a higher EV than the homer. Controls the entire zone and doesn’t often chase. One of the top present hit tools in Indiana's senior class and the power numbers continue to rise as the year progresses.

3/02/24

One of the classes' best in-game hitters - Gates' game cannot fully be measured within a showcase setting, however he was able to post solid metrics across the board. Athletic at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, with offseason strength gains noticeable, Gates put together a solid round of batting practice with a controlled leg kick, line drive approach, and a quick left-handed stroked. Reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.3 mph, Gates turns the barrel on an ideal path to optimize hard contact to the big part of the field. A 6.94 runner - the Indiana recruit posted one of the top outfield arms of the weekend, reaching 93 mph.

3/05/23

Position Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Uber-athletic build
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, strong lower half. Knee-to-knee leg kick sets back hip up to fire. Loose hands turn the barrel with whip. One of the top hitters at the event.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-90 mph. Long, loose, and quick arm from an OTT slot - ball carries
Defense: Athletic feet, soft hands, clean & quick exchange
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.

6/07/22

Cal Gates, Bedford North Lawrence, 2025, IN

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (LHH) Advanced. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Balanced good extension on his finish, loose level swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 91.9 mph exit velocity, average 89.2 mph.

Defense: (OF) Soft hands, fluid aggressive footwork, twitchy exchange. Advanced.

Arm: 89 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.

Speed: 6.95 (60-yard).

Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, moderate arm action. Strong balance point, an athletic finish.

FB: T84 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2120). Slight running action.

CB: 71-74 mph. Feel control, slurvey action. (Max spin 2298; Avg 2250).

CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side command, sinking action.

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