Gavin
Bigelow

MD Freshman Free Showcase 1.26.19

Athletic body type and 5’11’’, 145 pound frame with room to continue growing and fill out. Hits from a taller, open stance at the plate. Minimal load and average stride length. Short, compact, level swing path with some bat speed. Stays behind the ball with strong lower half involvement. Finishes falling slightly back towards home plate. Line drive type hitter with occasional pop. Recorded a 73 mph exit velocity. Athletic and moves well working through the ball in the infield. Showed quick footwork and exchanges. Throws with shorter arm action form a high three-quarters slot at 76 mph. Can throw from other arm angles depending on the type of play. Pitches from the stretch with front hip and foot cleared towards the first base side and hands set high. Controlled high leg kick and down to out lower half drive. Clean hand separation and smooth delivery to home plate landing square with a slightly upright finish. Throws from a high three-quarter arm slot with long, loose arm action and quick arm speed through release. Pitches with light effort and rhythm. Pounded the strike zone with a fastball, change-up, breaking ball mix. Fastball sat 75-76 mph and showed some life. Change-up was 70-72 mph with slight fade and breaking ball showed both tight spin and sharp 11/5 downward action at 63-67 mph.

MD Top Prospect Games II 8.8.18

Athletic body type and 5-foot-10, 145 pound frame with room to grow and fill out. Hits from an open stance at the plate with weight preloaded on back side. Small leg kick for timing and short stride. Creates some separation and really fires lower half through swing. Attacks the ball with intent and showed some bat speed. Short, level swing path and an exit velo of 64 mph. Line drive type hitter. Athletic in the middle infield and plays through the ball with fundamental footwork. Short arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot at 71 mph. Ran a 4.33 home-to-first time. Pitches from the stretch with front foot open to the plate. Uses a high leg kick to get into a tall balanced position. Clean hand separation and down to out lower half drive. Long, whippy arm action creating quick arm speed through release. Throws from a high three-quarter slot with light effort. Pitches with smooth rhythm and lands square to the plate in a more upright finish. Fastball was 73-74 mph. Breaking ball showed late 11/5 break at 62-64 mph and change-up sat 64-65 mph with some fade.