Gavin Gold: OF/3B, (2024) St John's Prep, MA. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed was developing, shows an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 82 mph. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 77 mph; showed soft sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic quick feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Gavin Gold, St Johns Prep, 2024, MA

Position: OF/3B

Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a big leg kick. Developing bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 72.9 mph. 65.6 mph bat speed average. 20.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic quick footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 82 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.