KS Uncommitted Spotlight: C Charles Gates
December 13, 2022
This Fall PBR will be highlighting some of the top uncommitted players in the 2023 and 2024 classes. Today, we take an in-depth look at 2023 C Charles Gates. The Shawnee Mission North product continues to get better every time we see him. Gates stands out behind the dish thanks to advanced blocking and receiving and high-end arm strength and accuracy. At the BTL Scout Day, Gates showed showcased pop times of 1.83-1.91 and arm strength of 79 mph. Most recently at the MOKAN Top Prospect Games, Gates showed he is a capable infielder, outfielder, and RHP up to 85 as well.
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Charles Gates
Class of 2023 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 41 / POS: 15
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Shawnee Mission NorthState: KS
- Summer Team: BTL Hornets
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
(06/21/22)
83 - 85
FB
(06/21/22)
76 - 77
CH
(02/19/22)
71 - 74
SL
(06/21/22)
Position
7.22
60-yard
(06/21/22)
1.83 - 1.91
Pop Time
(02/19/22)
86
INF Velo
(06/21/22)
90
OF Velo
(02/19/22)
79
C Velo
(02/19/22)
90
Exit Velo
(02/19/22)
4.65
H-1st
(02/19/22)
Power Speed Score
(06/21/22)
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
(09/13/23)
85.8 - 88.0
Velo Range
(09/13/23)
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/13/23)
2115
Spin Rate (max)
(06/21/22)
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/13/23)
IVB (max)
(09/13/23)
IVB (avg)
(09/13/23)
HM (max)
(09/13/23)
HM (avg)
(09/13/23)
Extension (avg)
(09/13/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/21/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/21/22)
Zone %
(09/13/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(09/13/23)
JUCO Scout Day
Sep 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.1
Velo Range
85.8 - 88
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.2
Spin Rate (max)
2056
Spin Rate (avg)
1975
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.5
Velo Range
82.7 - 84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.8
Spin Rate (max)
2115
Spin Rate (avg)
1909
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.8
Velocity (max)
(09/13/23)
78.1 - 78.8
Velo Range
(09/13/23)
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/13/23)
2178
Spin Rate (max)
(09/13/23)
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/13/23)
IVB (max)
(06/21/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/13/23)
HM (max)
(09/13/23)
HM (avg)
(09/13/23)
Extension (avg)
(09/13/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/21/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/21/22)
Zone %
(06/21/22)
JUCO Scout Day
Sep 13, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
78.8
Velo Range
78.1 - 78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.2
Spin Rate (max)
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
2178
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
73.8
Velo Range
70.6 - 73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.7
Spin Rate (max)
2109
Spin Rate (avg)
1982
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/21/22)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/21/22)
237
Distance (avg)
(06/21/22)
324
Distance (max)
(06/21/22)
Hard Hit %
(06/21/22)
Sweet Spot %
(06/21/22)
Line Drive %
(06/21/22)
Fly Ball %
(06/21/22)
Ground Ball %
(06/21/22)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.9
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
(06/21/22)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
(06/21/22)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/21/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/21/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/21/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/21/22)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
68.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitch_Scores
Swift
Swift
1.72
10-yd
(06/21/22)
3.98
30-yd
(06/21/22)
7.22
60-yd
(06/21/22)
19.0
Run speed (max)
(06/21/22)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
1.69
RSi (max)
(06/21/22)
1.69
RSi (avg)
(06/21/22)
1593
Jump Power (max)
(06/21/22)
28.6
Jump Height (max)
(06/21/22)
28.6
Jump Height (avg)
(06/21/22)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.72
30-yd
3.98
60-yd
7.22
Run speed (max)
19
Run Speed (avg)
8.3
RSi (max)
1.69
RSi (avg)
1.69
Jump Power (max)
1593
Jump Height (max)
28.6
Jump Height (avg)
28.6
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic and proportional build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: Worked exclusively out of the stretch position. Short balance point with quick rhtyhm and pace. Strong weight stack onto the back leg with strong push off the rubber into a firm front leg. Aggressive attack to the plate after hand breaks from the glove.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a circular and short arm path.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight shape with some sink to the bottom of the zone. T2115, 1909 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Heavy sweeping shape with strong attack. T2109, 1982 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic and proportional build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hits: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture. Hands get set quietly into position with a vertical barrel angle. Short weight stack onto the back leg with a two tap stride. Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand finish. Lower half drives linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air. Hands work quickly through the zone.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 MPH. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph.OF-85 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with shorter strides and controlled rhythm. Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg and utilizes a shuffle crow hop technique with momentum headed towards target. In the infield attacks the ball with shorter footwork and direct routes. Fields the ball with a high waist bend and a soft hands. Clean exchanges out of the glove with strong lateral range.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.