Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

3B
C

Gavin
Darling

Powers Catholic (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 188LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Legacy Boak

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/21
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
24
Rot. Acc (max)
7/15/20
-
Hard Hit %
Power
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/15/20
335
Distance (max)
7/15/20
100
Sweet Spot %
7/15/20
Run
7.55
60
6/20/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
82
INF Velo
2/27/22
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
2/12/22
2.15 - 2.26
Pop Time
2/27/22
Pitching

Fastball

79
Velocity (max)
2/13/21
76.9 - 78.7
Velo Range
2/13/21
1870
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/21

Changeup

67 - 70
Velo Range
8/06/20
1499
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/21

Curveball

64 - 68
Velo Range
2/13/21
1913
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/21

Slider

62.4 - 64.5
Velo Range
7/15/20
1835
Spin Rate (avg)
7/15/20

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
60 Yard Dash
7.83
Home to First
4.59
Pop Time
2.15 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
60 Yard Dash
8.24
Home to First
4.69
Infield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
11.2
60 Yard Dash
7.73
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Position
7.83
60-yard
2.15 - 2.26
Pop Time
82
INF Velo
72
C Velo
92
Exit Velo
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.12.22
Feb 12, 2022
Position
81
INF Velo
75
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
4.59
H-1st
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Position
8.24
60-yard
75
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Position
78
INF Velo
4.69
H-1st
92
Exit Velo
2020 Junior Future Games (Arizona Invite)
Aug 5, 2020
Position
7.81
60-yard
72
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Position
7.80
60-yard
72
INF Velo
89
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
96.8
Exit Velocity Avg
86.5
Distance Max
291
Distance Avg
155
Launch Angle Avg
12.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
80.4
Distance Max
334
Distance Avg
141
Launch Angle Avg
15.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
80.5
Distance Max
325
Distance Avg
171
Launch Angle Avg
15.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
84.2
Distance Max
335
Distance Avg
201
Launch Angle Avg
16.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.12.22
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
282
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
79.8
Bat Speed Avg
73.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
65.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.4
Bat Speed Max
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
65.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
20.0
Bat Speed Max
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
69.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.12.22
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1661
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1687
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1499
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1842
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1694
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1282
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
63.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1835
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.9
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 74.6
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,818
Spin Rate (max)
1,595
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 66.4
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,551
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.7
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,039
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
67.7
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 67.5
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,948
Spin Rate (max)
1,913
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.4
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,513
Spin Rate (max)
1,499
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.0
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
64.7
Velocity (max)
61.0 - 64.7
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,694
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
75.7
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 75.4
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,904
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
64.6
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.5
Velo Range
60.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,978
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.9
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 63.9
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,352
Spin Rate (max)
1,282
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.1
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.2
2021 PBR Border Invite
Jul 22, 2021
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 77
FB
63 - 66
CB
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
64 - 68
CB
67 - 69
CH
PBR Ohio Summer Invite
Aug 6, 2020
Pitching
76
Max FB
73 - 76
FB
63 - 65
CB
67 - 70
CH
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Pitching
75
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
63 - 64
CB
62 - 64
CH
Junior Future Games Trials (13U-14U) 3.8.20
Mar 8, 2020
Pitching
75
Max FB
72 - 75
FB
61 - 62
CB
62 - 63
CH
Michigan Preseason Preview 1.20.20
Jan 20, 2020
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
64 - 66
CB
66 - 68
CH

Game Performance

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Comments

6/20/23

Gavin Darling: 3B/C, (2024) Powers Catholic, MI. 5-foot-11, 192-pound. (73.2 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short controlled stride. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Athletic projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 81 mph; had athletic footwork, consistent hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Clocked a time of 7.55 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 


2/12/22

Player Spotlight 

Gavin Darling: 3B/C, (2024) Power�s Catholic, MI. 5-foot-11, 210-pound. Confident at the plate, Darling's 91 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (64.8 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled short stride. Bat speed is explosive present, shows a level swing plane and level finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 81 mph; had soft hands, choppy footwork, and a fluid exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; has a quick transfer, athletic feet, and soft hands. Calm setup. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Gavin Darling, Power�s Catholic, 2024, MI

Position: 3B/C

Body: 5-foot-11, 210-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident. Started in a crouched athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled short stride. Explosive present bat speed. Level finish, level swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 80.0 mph. 64.8 mph bat speed average. 20.3 mph hand speed average. Top 3 ev at the showcase. 

Defense: (C) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Calm setup. (IF) Soft hands, choppy footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.  Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. 75 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 


6/22/21

Player Spotlight 

Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. During batting practice, Darling had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.64 mph bat speed average). (21.09 mph hand speed average). Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 75 mph; had a clean exchange, consistent footwork, and soft sure hands. Shows out front glove work. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.24. Capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing some arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Has a consistent balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph with a max of 76 mph; shows some action and command in the zone. (Max spin 1817; Avg 1597). Shows late action on his 11/5 curveball (62-66). (Max spin 1894; Avg 1550). 

Scout Evaluation 

Gavin Darling, Corunna, 2024, MI

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pound.

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 79.07 mph. 66.64 mph bat speed average. 21.09 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Uses his glove out front. 

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 8.24 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Capable. up-tempo delivery, high effort. high ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, lands square.

FB: T76. 71-74 mph. (Max spin 1817;  Avg 1597). In the zone accuracy, some action. 

CB: 62-66 mph. Late action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1894; Avg 1550). 


10/10/20

Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. Starts in a tall wide stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Found a few barrels with some loud contacts. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 66 mph; has consistent hands, consistent feet and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball to the side with average movement laterally. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.73. On the mound, where he showed above average arm speed, he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 72-75 mph; showed control in the zone with straight movement. Throws his 11/5 curveball with gradual action and around the zone control. Throws his 11/5 curveball with control around the zone and gradual action.

7/15/20

Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. At the plate, Darling's 89 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.8. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph with a max of 75 mph. Curveball (63-64 mph), changeup (62-64 mph).

1/20/20

 

Pitching: Sets up out the stretch with a closed set up. Has a calm demeanor, while delivering from the plate from a 3/4 arm angle. Sweeping action on the curve down in the zone 64-66 mph. Straight feel on the change up in the strike zone 66-68 mph. Fastball was in the zone sitting 74-76 mph. 
Hitting: At the plate sets up with a small crouch. Shows fast hands using a top hand release. Solid contact at the plate taking what the pitcher gives him. Has a plate approach showing clean contact. Drove a few balls during BP.
Fielding: In the infield shows south hands while staying low fielding the ball out front. Has mobile feet and a 3/4 arm release.

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