Gabe
Howard

6-foot-2, 175 pounds with a wiry, athletic build and frame that can carry more weight. At the plate, starts tall, with a narrow base and some weight pre-shifted onto his backside. Uses a slow, deliberate shift back while stretching hands back with a short scap load. Lower half goes back into toe tap, then takes a forward stride to gain additional ground. Barrel works through the zone with controlled intent. Finishes high through contact and stays tall in lower half, which should help lead to additional power down the road. Defensively, moves well in the OF with long, rangy strides. Maintains body control while moving laterally to the ball. Flashed solid footwork and actions when attacking grounders down on the grass. Transitions into a clean exchange with a step-behind shuffle to get more momentum behind the throw. Long, continuous arm path with a high ¾ release and accurate ball flight. On the mound, has an impressive combination of current stuff while still offering exciting projection for the future. Has a high leg lift with a slight coil into his back hip. Creates some shoulder tilt at hand break and sinks into his rear leg before beginning his move down the slope. Front side opens up and allows him to create considerable torque through his core. Lands with clean direction towards target. Arm path shows extension early but avoids wrapping or getting long in the back. High ¾ release with a loose, whippy finish. Shows aptitude for creating tight spin early on and should develop a quality arsenal.