Sturdy look to the 5-foot-8, 185-pound frame. Best tool is the raw arm strength he showed from the crouch; up to 81 there. 2.1-2.3 pops have room for improvement as the exchange quickens, but quality foundation with the raw arm strength. In the box, hits from the left-side and sets up in a strong-based stance. High front leg hip hike before working across the body with a level stroke that finishes lower. Some strength; exits peaked at 92 mph.
2/22/25
Gavin Stewart is a 2028 C/OF from Valparaiso (IN) with a compact 5-foot-7, 160-pound frame and a short, connected swing from the left side that works gap-to-gap. He posted an 85 mph max exit velocity with a 290’ peak distance, showing a clean path and feel to hit. Defensively, Stewart recorded a 76 mph arm from the crouch and 2.31–2.40 pop times—solid tools for his age.
6/11/24
Gavin Stewart, Valparaiso (IN), 2028 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Athletic build on an undersized frame. Hit: LHH. Strong stance. Higher handset, small controlled load. Short to it with some strength for the class. Line drive contact Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 274' max distance. Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Longer, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Defense: 2.18-2.25 pop times. Quick out of the stance in delivery to 2B. Smooth ball to hand exchange. Good receiver. ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60.
6/06/23
OF/RHP Gavin Stewart (Valparaiso, IN, 2028) was solid in the Sunday semifinal game for Top Tier. In that game, Stewart went 2-for-2 with an inside-the-park home run and also drew two walks, as well. From the outfield, he also got to show off his arm when he threw out a would-be run out at home from left-field.
4/05/23
Positional Profile: C Body: 5-7, 137-pounds. Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small toe-tap, creates slight separation. Short, simple stroke, quick hands with a flat path. Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 260’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Defense: 2.32-2.40 pop times. Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP Delivery: Repeatable, medium leg-lift tuck, drop and drive delivery, lands in-line. Arm Action: RH. Compact arm, 3/4 slot. FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Mostly straight, lands low. T1834, 1759 average rpm. SL: 59-62 mph. 10/4 shape, lands low in the zone. T1483, 1365 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Athletic build on an undersized frame.
Hit: LHH. Strong stance. Higher handset, small controlled load. Short to it with some strength for the class. Line drive contact
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Longer, loose arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.25 pop times. Quick out of the stance in delivery to 2B. Smooth ball to hand exchange. Good receiver.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60.
OF/RHP Gavin Stewart (Valparaiso, IN, 2028) was solid in the Sunday semifinal game for Top Tier. In that game, Stewart went 2-for-2 with an inside-the-park home run and also drew two walks, as well. From the outfield, he also got to show off his arm when he threw out a would-be run out at home from left-field.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 137-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small toe-tap, creates slight separation. Short, simple stroke, quick hands with a flat path.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph.
Defense: 2.32-2.40 pop times.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Repeatable, medium leg-lift tuck, drop and drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Mostly straight, lands low. T1834, 1759 average rpm.
SL: 59-62 mph. 10/4 shape, lands low in the zone. T1483, 1365 average rpm.