Max
Gebauer

Gebauer stands in at 5-foot-11, 165-pounds with an athletic frame. Offensively- Righty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat above the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch, his trigger is a large stride forward while his hands move back slightly into his hitting position. Lower body rotation could be quicker to get lower half involved in the swing. Shows quick hands into the hitting zone with a longer swing plane and upward lift barrel action throughout into a high two-handed finish. Demonstrated potential gap to gap power during batting practice round. Shows good potential with a quicker bat path to the hitting zone combined with his strength. Recorded an exit velocity of 87 MPH, up 4 MPH from June 2017. Defensively- Frames well with a quiet body and glove. Good throwing mechanics down to second with quick feet and a downhill throwing motion. Blocks well keeping the ball in front and is athletic getting back up to his feet. Was accurate on throws recording a positional arm velocity as a catcher at 73 MPH and a pop time range of 2.00-2.18.

New England Academic Games I (July 25, 2017)

MA/NH Top Prospect (June 27,2017)

5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Threw 74 mph from behind the dish. The pop time was 2.03. The footwork and the transfer can improve through practice and hard work. The path to throw is short and his throws are accurate. The receiving is solid, working on securing the catch is a must as he develops. Ran a 4.65 on his dig to first base. The bat had a tee exit velocity of 83 mph. Swung the bat well in the game, getting 2 hits in live action. The set up even with his feet and hands. The hands have life to them. The path needs to get flattened as the bat head is in and out of the strike zone too quickly. The pull side is his go to right now as the front part of his body needs to stay on the ball.