Javin
Gauthier

We have long known 3B/SS Javin Gauthier (De Pere, 2024; Illinois State commit) to be a top prospect in the state’s ‘24 class and his performance at Green Bay backed that point up even more. It seems like Gauthier has added some more strength since our previous look at him as he now is built at a thicker 6-foot, 193 pounds. Gauthier started his day by running a 7.01 in the 60-yard dash and then followed it up with one of the top rounds of infield defense of the day. While manning the infield Gauthier showcased quality actions, with soft hands that make him a reliable defender. He pairs it with a strong arm that topped at 86 mph on his throws across the diamond, which point to him being able to stick on the left-side of the infield at the next-level. Then during the hitting portion of the event, Gauthier averaged an exit velocity of 89.9 mph, which was the third highest of the event, and his hardest hit ball came off at 94.6. It seems that with each and every look we get at Gauthier he continues to hit the ball for more power which enhances his overall prospect as a middle-of-the-order threat at the next level.

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 193-pounds. Athletic, strong build with good proportions.
Hits: RHH. Stock set up, hands in strong set up position. Loads back into back side, short stride, aggressive swing with quick hands, impact the ball to all fields.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 MPH. 312' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-86 mph.Multiple arm angles, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Quality actions, soft hands, reliable defender.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 71.1 Edge Score

Built at a leaner 6-foot, 175 pounds – with room to add strength onto his frame – Gauthier’s left-handed bat added more physicality this offseason. He reached a peak exit velocity of 94.5 mph in BP, up nearly 10 ticks since he attended the Fox Cities Preseason ID a year ago, averaging 86.4 off the bat. Gauthier drove the ball more from a pure distance standpoint as well, reaching a peak batted distance of 346 feet. His ability to keep his barrel in the zone and create leverage out front aids him in working gap-to-gap more consistently, which enhances his future middle-of-the-order potential because of the added thump to his barrel. 

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic proportions. Explosive moves, room to grow.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup. Small barrel circle rhythm. Controlled leg kick. Explosive rotation. Tight turn. Strong hands. Working the barrel inside under slightly. Pull pop with a pullside emphasis in the air.
Power: 94.5 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot with some rigidity. Accurate.
Defense: Athletic bounce, feel for tempo. Works from right to left with a relaxed glove arm.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame that's added strength.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, balanced lower half with an open stance, smooth leg kick trigger, hits into a strong lead leg block.  Quick hands, short and uphill bat path, feel to elevate the baseball, gap-to-gap approach. Fluid rhythm throughout, middle-of-the-order upside on offense.
Power: 85.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.33 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: L/R. INF - 80 mph. Arm plays with some length on the back side, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic infield actions. Nimble feet that defend around the baseball in rhythm, plays low to the ground, moves well for age. Soft hands play out front of body, clean funnels, plays through the baseball after release. Profiles best at third base long term.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.