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 ). 

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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 ). 

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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. 

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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). 

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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). 

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.

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).