Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

SS
2B

Gavin
Johnston

Wabash Valley JC
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 170LBS
S/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Midwest

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Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
6.93
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
60 Yard Dash
7.36
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
11.4
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Position
6.93
60-yard
84
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Position
7.02
60-yard
81
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Position
6.99
60-yard
82
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Position
7.36
60-yard
80
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 12, 2020
Position
7.55
60-yard
80
INF Velo
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Position
7.58
60-yard
76
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Summer Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Position
7.57
60-yard
77
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
80.7
Distance Max
332
Distance Avg
201
Launch Angle Avg
23.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
76.1
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
163
Launch Angle Avg
18.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
70.0
Distance Max
301
Distance Avg
163
Launch Angle Avg
21.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Summer Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
68.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.1
Bat Speed Max
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
64.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.0
Bat Speed Max
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
64.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023-2024 Prospect Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Summer Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2022
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.67
60 Yard Dash
6.93
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 10, 2022
Swift
1.67
10-yd
6.93
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
2.23
RSi (max)
2.23
RSi (avg)
1,676
Jump Power (max)
30.2
Jump Height (max)
28.9
Jump Height (avg)

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Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

12/10/22

Gavin Johnston, Mt Vernon , 2023, IN

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (Switch) Advanced. Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 92.9 mph exit velocity, average 81.5 mph. 73.7 mph bat speed average. 22.5 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, fluid exchange. Fluid.  Laterally, his movements were quick.

Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 6.93 (60-yard).

3/05/22

Gavin Johnston, Mt Vernon, 2023, IN

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 168-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (Switch) Solid. Began in a tall open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his high finish, short rotational swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity , average 78.1 mph. 65.9 mph bat speed average. 20.1 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Confident.  Movements laterally were quick. 

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, athletic slot. 

Speed: 7.02 (60-yard).

1/30/22

Gavin Johnston: SS/2B, (2023) Mt Vernon, IN. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. At the plate, the switch hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a controlled quick stride. Bat speed is quick flashed, shows a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 82 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99.

2/21/21

Gavin Johnston: SS/2B, (2023) Hamilton Southeastern, IN. 5-foot-11, 157-pound athletic frame. In the box, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in an athletic open stance with a smooth quick load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average and has a level swing plane. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; showed soft hands, quick athletic feet, and a clean quick exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a quick arm action on his throws. 


12/12/20

Gavin Johnston, Hamilton Southeastern, 2023, IN

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound lanky frame.

Defense:  (IF) Fluid, athletic feet; developing foot speed. Hands work well out front, works through the baseball with athleticism. Quick/clean exchanges. Ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Solid defender overall

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.

Speed: 7.55

10/18/20

Gavin Johnston, Hamilton Southeastern, 2023, IN

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound slim frame

Hit: Began in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick to start his swing. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing.

Power: 86 mph exit velocity.

Defense: Infield, Soft hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.

Arm: 76 Infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.58

3/07/20

Gavin Johnston: SS/2B, (2023) Hamilton Southeastern, IN. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean frame. During batting practice, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. Began in a crouched open stance with a quick load, then used a leg kick right before his swing. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; fluid exchange. Used a loose arm action on his throws. Recorded a 60 time of 7.89 at the event.

Track Man Data

Max Exit Speed:   82.01

Average Exit Speed:      69.34

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