AJ
Gaca

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 210-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame - defined lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch hand rhythm, bat wraps slightly at load, strides short and maintains athletic posture through contact.  Strong fast hands with noticeable bat speed supported by our Blast Motion metrics: averaged 23.53 mph of hand speed and 76.24 mph of bat speed. Long bat path with an uphill attack angle, showed gap-to-gap barrel feel, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 93.64 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 322’ max distance. Took one of the louder BP rounds of the day.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Arm plays short and finishes from an over-the-top release point.
Defense: 2.02-2.07 pop times. Athletic actions behind the plate, feet work quick from the crouch and gain ground towards target, soft hands at gather, clean exchange to a short trigger release. Received the ball well in his pens, working underneath and presenting with confidence.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

A.J. Gaca (St. Charles East, 2022) is a well-rounded catcher with a strong lower half, standing at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds. He creates easy right-handed bat speed and maintains excellent balance with his strong lower half. He flashed pull side pop and one of the best Blast bat speed metrics of the day, measured at a 83.7 mph max, 76.2 on average. His game doesn’t stop with the bat either, as he posted several pop times under 2.10. Gaca stays on top of the baseball, getting true flight and carry on his throws.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong all-around frame; notable strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, narrow base, bat rests vertical pre-load, length at stride.  Quick hands, uphill path, extends through contact, gap-to-gap approach. Swings with intent; doesn't get cheated.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Raw power potential. Recorded a max FB distance of 325 ft, per TrackMan.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Works quick out the crouch, athletic feet that work in line and rhythm with upper half, quick to release.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 200-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, long stride to even, stays balanced through contact.  Fast hands, swings with intent, level path, pull-side power, consistent barrels.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08 - 2.28 pop times. Worked out in the infield and behind the plate. Showed a quick release at times on the infield. Athletic behind the plate, quick to release, fluid footwork direct to target, adept blocker. 
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 200-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, long stride to even, stays balanced through contact.  Fast hands, swings with intent, level path, pull-side power, consistent barrels.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Worked out in the infield and behind the plate. Showed quick feet, steady hands, and range in the field. Athletic behind the plate, quick to release, fluid footwork direct to target, adept blocker. 
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pounds. Strong throughout, strong lower half, wide shouldered.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, narrow stance, quick front foot trigger. Long, uphill path, lifts contact, occasional pop. Bat strength.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.33 pop times. Soft hands, blocks well, solid base.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.