Gabriel
Perez

Athletic projectable build at 5-foot-11,168 pounds. Ran a 7.16 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- The right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance with feet shoulder width apart. Uses a leg kick for timing and balance before entering the hitting zone. Keeps his hands quiet and close to the body. Stays inside the baseball. Stays balanced throughout his swing and gets full extension after the point of contact. Top exit velocity was 89 MPH. Defensively- As a SS, has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Stays under control. Fields the baseball slightly off center. Smooth funnel actions and takes his time to gather himself into throws from a high ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity in the infield was 83 MPH.

Athletic build at 5-foot-11, 168 pounds. Ran a 7.02 60 yard dash and ran a 4.13 home to first. Offensively- Stands in the box with feet shoulder width apart. Uses a slight leg lift and stride towards the pitcher before attacking the baseball. Displays loose hands away from the body and a short compact swing throughout the hitting zone. Showed some pull side pop. Balanced throughout his swing. Top exit velocity 91 MPH. Defensively- Showed active footwork. Gets himself in good position before fielding the baseball. Quick funnel action and a quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity 84 MPH. The 2020 graduate is a must follow.

Last Chance Preview – Downstate (October 28, 2018)

Proportional, athletic frame with projection left. Lean build at 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Offensively – Wide set-up with front foot slightly open to the pitcher. Upright, balanced posture. Hovers on back foot as he gets into leg lift. Hands pull back and load to sync up with lower half movement. Showed feel for the barrel with a smooth, aggressive swing. Barrel stays flat thru the zone with lift after contact. Hands stay inside of the ball. Remains balanced thru finish. Projects to hit for more power with added strength.  Defensively – Clean defensive actions with steady tempo. Maintains body control while moving laterally. Flashed control of soft glove hand. Keeps upper body flat over ball while funneling. Long, loose arm action with ¾ release point. Uses quick side shuffle to get momentum behind the ball and redirect feet towards target.

June 25-27, 2018 (NYS Games) 

60 Yard Dash: 7.32
Exit Velocity: 82
Positional Arm: 71

Solid advanced actions with active footwork defensively, funnels ball quickly into release. Simple actions to his swing in the box, repeatable, at times gets around the ball, 82 mph exit velocity off a tee and that number will only increase.