Gavin
Lux

6/9/16 - Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round, 20th overall, out of Kenosha Indian Trail HS.

4/26/16 - Arizona State commit. Currently ranked No. 27 in the PBR Draft 100. Multiple national level scouts on hand to see him on a brutally cold day. Has seen his draft stock rise this year, showing improvement with the bat form the summer. Playing with a chip on his shoulder this spring. 6-foot-2, 182-pound left-handed hitting shortstop with an athletic frame, has continued to fill out physically with room to add more strength. Offensively had a big day at the plate going 2-3 with a home run. Hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift trigger. Short, uphill swing path with fast hands, creating whip. Gets extension thru contact. Jumped on the first pitch of the game for a homerun to leftfield. Second at bat turned around another first pitch fastball for a single to left. In his final plate appearance worked the count to 3-0 and then popped up on the infield, reaching on an error. Well known for his exploits on the defensive side. Turned what should have been a routine single into a close play at first ranging deep into the hole after the third baseman wiffed on a one hopper, jumping and making a strong throw across the diamond.

2016 Super 60 - Arizona State recruit. 6-foot-2, 182-pound frame, athletic, projectable build; has begun to add muscle mass to frame. High-ceiling prospect, left-handed hitting shortstop, one of the top middle infield prospects in the 2016 draft class. Top-level defender, athletic actions, easy, fluid footwork, fields ball in rhythm; plus hands with quick transfer, overall advanced feel for position. Plus arm strength, registered event-best 90 mph across the infield, ability to throw with strength and accuracy from multiple angles and on the move. Offensively, premium left-handed hitting shortstop, line-drive approach, loose, easy hands, present bat speed, level path. Athletic setup, smooth leg lift back, advanced rhythm, active lower half, maintains excellent balance through contact, repeats well. Registered 93 mph exit velocity; ran a 6.86 laser-timed 60.

6/15/15 - Verbally commits to Arizona State

6/8/15 - 6-foot-2, 170-pound, left-handed hitting shortstop with a thin, athletic frame. Body projects to add more strength especially in the upper half. No. 1 rated player in the Wisconsin class of 2016. No. 10 in PBR Overall ranks. Currently uncommitted. Gap to gap hitter at the plate with some pop. Shows the ability to consistently barrel up pitches all around the zone. Big leg lift trigger, gets front foot down and keeps hands back, allowing him to square up pitches with authority. Short path to the ball. 4.29 down the line on a groundout. Plus hands in the field with a quick transfer. Smooth, athletic actions, with fluid footwork. Solid arm strength from short. 89 mph across the infield in the winter. Should receive big time draft interest this summer and next spring.

5/6/15 - 6-foot-2, 170-pound, left-handed hitting shortstop with a long, athletic frame. Currently ranked No. 1 in the Wisconsin Class of 2016, No. 10 in the PBR Overall ranks. Uncommitted. Impressed in pregame with smooth athletic actions and good body control. Showed fast hands on exchange with a quick release. Loose arm action (threw 89 mph across the IF in February) showed ability to throw on the run. Offensively looked better than earlier in the spring. Hits from a balanced slightly open stance with a low hand set, utilizes a leg lift trigger. Fast hands play at the plate with the ability to turn around premium velocity. Line drive swing plane, barrel stays thru the zone, creates whip. 4.40 down the line on a groundout. Locked in all game at the plate and in the field. 2-3 with an RBI and a stolen base.

4/16/15 - Uncommitted junior. Long lean frame, looks to project well, 6-foot-2, 170-pound left handed hitting shortstop. One of the more high-profile prospects in the country, should have considerable draft interest in 2016. Defensive abilities to stick at shortstop, strong quick arm with quick twitch hands, and transfer. Left handed hitter, not one of his better days at the plate, timing looked off, still showed plate discipline and good coverage, hits where he’s pitched, high contact type hitter, very minimal swing and miss. No. 1 ranked prospect in Wisconsin, No. 10 in our coverage area.  

3/8/15 - Decommitted from Virginia Tech.

2/8/15 - Virginia Tech commit. 6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder, extremely projectable frame, long and lean, shows deceptive current strength. One of the top middle infield prospects in the country. Defensively has quick actions, quick footwork and hands, helps him to get rid of the baseball quickly, hands are soft. 6.98 runner, laser timed. Premium middle infield defender. Arm plays well on the move, arm can play from multiple angles, plus arm strength across the diamond (89 mph) with carry, short over the top slot, quick release. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, tall setup, smooth load, short stride, lower half works well, excellent balance through contact. Easy athletic setup, excellent pitch recognition, see it well. Bat speed is explosive, loose hands, short path, sneaky pop to his pull side, gap to gap type hitter, disciplined. 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Lux’s stock has risen dramatically in recent months and should see himself amongst some of the top draft considerations in 2016.

2/9/14 - Virginia Tech commit, one of the top ranked players in the PBR coverage area. 6-foot, 160-pound shortstop, highly projectable frame, long and slender build, loose actions, athletic make up. Offensively hits from the left side, quiet setup, short stride with slight leg lift. Quick twitch athletic swing, excellent balance throughout. Advanced path to the baseball, short to it with extension, line drive hitter with the ability to work both gaps, shows sneaky pull side power. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays extremely quick, soft hands, plays easy, advanced actions. Exchange is quick, with loose athletic arm action, will be able to turn the double play at a high level. Shows excellent body control on the move. Showed 86 mph arm strength across the diamond. Lux is a high level prospect with one of the highest ceilings in the PBR coverage area and he continues to play the game easier as he matures.

11/21/13 - Committed to Virginia Tech in November of Sophomore year.

7/23/13 - Lux is a lanky 5-foot-11, 155-pound left handed hitting middle infielder. Lux is one of the top middle infielders in the state. Defensively he shows some of the quickest hands in the region. Soft hands, advanced exchange showing quickness. Feet work quickly taking well above average routes to the baseball. Arm plays at 82 mph across the diamond, showed accuracy, displayed carry using an occasional long arm action, arm is athletic, shows the ability to release the baseball from multiple angles. High level defender. Offensively hits from the left side, balanced stance, athletic setup, smooth load with short stride, slight leg kick trigger. Flashed advanced pull side pop for size. Quick hands at the plate, excellent barrel whip through the zone, excellent balance throughout. Lux is one of the top prospects in the Class of 2016.

1/27/13 - Slender build, long legs, 5-foot-10, 145-pound left handed hitting middle infielder. Lux is a high level defender, possibly the best hands not only in his class but the entire state. Plus defensive actions, extremely quick hands, excellent transfer and release, advanced backhand actions, overall plus hands for his age. Arm action is short and loose, highly efficient, 76 mph across the diamond, shows accuracy. Footwork is athletic, quick and clean. Runs 4.45 home to first. Hits from the left side, slightly wider stance, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride, good balance throughout. Bat speed is present, path is short and level, line drive approach. Front side tends to leave early, lacks overall strength. With added strength and maturity Lux could be one of the premier middle infielders in the region.

Wide stance, excellent bat path, short to it, shows length through it, lacks overall strength. Hands work quickly defensively, advanced hands, quick clean transfer.