Ledbetter is a wiry 5-foot-9, 160-pound outfielder. At the plate, produced a 92 mph exit velocity, swinging with controlled aggression out of an open setup with an aggressive lower half. Defensively, profiles in center field, fields ball in stride, and posted an 84 mph arm from the outfield to go with a 6.88 laser-timed 60.
5/30/23
Gabe Ledbetter: OF/OF, (2024) Kettering Fairmont, OH. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 86 mph; has a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87. (Max spin ; Avg ).
1/16/21
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a slightly open setup. Uses a leg kick timing trigger during slight back load to hands. Good athlete who sequences well. Bat speed is playable and should increase as he adds physicality. All fields flight. Power: Gap abilities. Offensive Projection: Multiple roles. Field: Athletic look to him in the outfield. Feet are quick too and through. Plays through with two-hands. Possible infielder back ground based on actions. Throw: Clean arm through an over the top slot. Defensive Projection: UTL.
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Gabe Ledbetter: OF/OF, (2024) Kettering Fairmont, OH. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 86 mph; has a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a slightly open setup. Uses a leg kick timing trigger during slight back load to hands. Good athlete who sequences well. Bat speed is playable and should increase as he adds physicality. All fields flight.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Field: Athletic look to him in the outfield. Feet are quick too and through. Plays through with two-hands. Possible infielder back ground based on actions.
Throw: Clean arm through an over the top slot.
Defensive Projection: UTL.