Uncommitted Spotlight: 2023 Gavin Thomas
March 10, 2022
This spring we will be highlighting players throughout the state with Uncommitted Spotlights. We will highlight one 2022, 2023, and 2024 player each week looking for a school to call home. The state of Florida is full of uncommitted players who have the talent to play at the next level. These players deserve as much exposure as they can get in order to help them find the right home.
Today, we will highlight 2023 OF Gavin Thomas. Gavin is a 6-foot-1, 194 pound outfielder from The Master's Academy. Outside of high school, Gavin plays travel ball with the Orlando Scorpions. We were first introduced to Gavin as a young player in 2019 at the Underclass Games. He earned himself an invite to the 2019 PBR Junior Future Games. Gavin has worked hard to add strength to his frame and it has really showed in his development. A 6.78 runner with an above average arm. Gavin represented Team Florida at the 2021 PBR Future Games and should be a name colleges focus on this summer.
2023 OF Gavin Thomas
Gavin Thomas
Class of 2023 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 139 / POS: 25
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: The Master's AcademyState: FL
- Summer Team: Orlando Scorpions Giants Scout Team
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Height: 6-73Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
84
Max FB
(10/31/20)
80 - 84
FB
(10/31/20)
71 - 72
CB
(10/31/20)
75 - 78
CH
(10/31/20)
Position
6.78
60-yard
(01/22/22)
92
OF Velo
(01/22/22)
96
Exit Velo
(07/28/21)
Power Speed Score
(07/28/21)
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
(10/31/20)
80.7 - 82.8
Velo Range
(10/31/20)
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
2271
Spin Rate (max)
(10/31/20)
2141
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/31/20)
IVB (max)
(10/31/20)
IVB (avg)
(10/31/20)
HM (max)
(10/31/20)
HM (avg)
(10/31/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/31/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/31/20)
Spin Score (max)
(10/31/20)
Zone %
(10/31/20)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.5
Velo Range
81.1 - 82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.4
Spin Rate (max)
1999
Spin Rate (avg)
1892
Spin Score (max)
Sophomore State Games
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
80.7 - 82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79
Spin Rate (max)
2271
Spin Rate (avg)
2141
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
(10/31/20)
71.6 - 71.8
Velo Range
(10/31/20)
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/31/20)
1960
Spin Rate (max)
(10/31/20)
1957
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/31/20)
IVB (max)
(10/31/20)
IVB (avg)
(10/31/20)
HM (max)
(10/31/20)
HM (avg)
(10/31/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/31/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/31/20)
Spin Score (max)
(10/31/20)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.9
Spin Rate (max)
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
1670
Spin Score (max)
Sophomore State Games
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.8
Velo Range
71.6 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.6
Spin Rate (max)
1960
Spin Rate (avg)
1957
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.2
Velocity (max)
(10/31/20)
75.7 - 79.2
Velo Range
(10/31/20)
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/31/20)
1983
Spin Rate (max)
(10/31/20)
1683
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/31/20)
IVB (max)
(10/31/20)
IVB (avg)
(10/31/20)
HM (max)
(10/31/20)
HM (avg)
(10/31/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/31/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/31/20)
Spin Score (max)
(10/31/20)
Zone %
(10/31/20)
Sophomore State Games
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
79.2
Velo Range
75.7 - 79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.2
Spin Rate (max)
1983
Spin Rate (avg)
1683
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/22/22)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/22/22)
233
Distance (avg)
(07/28/21)
348
Distance (max)
(10/31/20)
Hard Hit %
(07/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(01/22/22)
Line Drive %
(10/31/20)
Fly Ball %
(07/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(10/31/20)
2022 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.3
Distance (avg)
180
Distance (max)
261
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.6
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
341
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.6
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
341
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.2
Distance (avg)
222
Distance (max)
309
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Sophomore State Games
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.3
Distance (avg)
153
Distance (max)
348
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
(10/31/20)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
85.0
Bat Speed (max)
(01/16/21)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/31/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/31/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/31/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/31/20)
2022 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
82.1
Bat Speed (avg)
71.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
82.8
Bat Speed (avg)
74.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
82.8
Bat Speed (avg)
74.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
85
Bat Speed (avg)
71.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Sophomore State Games
Oct 31, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
65.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
77.66
Edge Score
(07/28/21)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(10/31/20)
Rise+
(10/31/20)
Sink+
(10/31/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(10/31/20)
Sweep+
(10/31/20)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(07/28/21)
Stride Length (avg)
(07/28/21)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
Arm Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(07/28/21)
Arm Path (avg)
(07/28/21)
Deception (avg)
(07/28/21)
Torque (avg)
(07/28/21)
Efficiency (avg)
(07/28/21)
Sequencing (avg)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Videos
(1/22/22)
(7/28/21)
Player News
- Best of 2022: Outfield Velo - Jan 12, 2023
- PBR FL Future Games Lookback - Jun 22, 2022
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2023 Gavin Thomas - Mar 10, 2022
- 2022 FL Preseason All-State: Team Red Analysis - Mar 3, 2022
- 2022 FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 24, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60 Yard Dash - Jan 3, 2022
- 2021 Future Games: Team Florida Analysis - Sep 10, 2021
- Summer Standouts: East Region 2023s - Aug 26, 2021
- 2021 Future Games Spotlight: Gavin Thomas - Aug 11, 2021
- 2021 Future Games Workout: Team Florida Stats - Jul 29, 2021
- 2021 PBR Future Games Preview: Team Florida Outfielders - Jul 25, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: White Team Analysis - Mar 8, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Future Games Invites - Mar 3, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 21, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 19, 2021
- 2021 FL Preseason All-State Preview - Jan 15, 2021
- Best of 2020: Outfield Velo - Dec 18, 2020
- Best of 2020: 60 Yard Dash - Dec 16, 2020
- Sophomore State Games: East Region Analysis - Nov 20, 2020
- Sophomore State Games: Statistical Analysis - Nov 2, 2020
- Sophomore State Games Preview - Oct 30, 2020
- Orlando Scorpions Tryout Standouts - Aug 19, 2020
- Underclass Games Miami - Player Analysis - Jul 11, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| FL Rising Stars Spring Games | FL | 04/23 | Lake Bonny Park |
| FL Rising Stars Summer Games | FL | 05/07 | Clover Park Minor League Complex |
| Summer Kickoff - USF | FL | 05/26 | USF Baseball Stadium |
| Summer Kickoff - UCF | FL | 05/27 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| 2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) | FL | 06/01 | Ed Smith Stadium |
| FL Unsigned Senior Games | FL | 07/02 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
Scouting Report
6-foot-1, 194-pound solid build. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall active stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is flashed present, shows a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. Solid throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 92 mph;has twitchy hands, a natural exchange, and quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.78.
6-foot-1, 175-pound long athletic build. Solid athletic at the plate, Thomas recorded an exit velocity of 96 mph. Began in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short quick stride. Bat speed is electric, uses an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 86 mph; has sure consistent hands, a quick natural exchange, and consistent choppy feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.78 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed tailing action and command decent around the zone with hard movement. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1892). Showed in the zone command and slurvey action on his sharp curveball (69-71). (Max spin 1670; Avg 1670).
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a short stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, short level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 79.16 mph. 71.80 mph bat speed average. 21.33 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, packing exchange. Capable. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.92 (60-yard).
Positional Profile: OF/RHP - Uncommitted
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Thin, athletic, high waisted frame.
Defense: Plays with light feet, one handed gather, fluid gather, athletic glove actions.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly bent over setup, high leg kick, short stride, quiet hands. Level to uphill bat path, works hands directly to baseball, short/compact swing.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity. Line drive, up middle approach.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, up tempo, high/quick balance point, upright finish, back leg comes through on release.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Effective arm side running action.
CB: 71-72 mph. Left to right, slider action.
CH: 75-78 mph. Circle change, running action.
Physical with present tools for the rising freshman. Actions and arm are both above average in the outfield, with the arm notching 77 mph. Raw offensively, but there’s some present barrel ability. Doubled down the LF line with some quickness in the swing. Can loosen up the hands, but there’s good extension after contact. Projectable on the mound as well, around the zone at 75-77. Good feel with great tempo. Used an above average change up at 69 as secondary pitch. A player to follow in the coming years.