02/21/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Keizer (Salem), OR Gavin is a strong and lean framed (5’11/155) catcher in the 2024 class. He moves well behind the dish with active feet and smooth agility. He has a firm pocket and his exchanges are quick and clean. Releases from a natural over the top arm slot to produce accurate on-line feeds to the bag. Working on lowering his center of gravity will assist him in sitting under the pitch to gain the bottom half of the zone. At the plate, he begins in a tall set up and gets his front foot down on time. Has smooth timing with his solid hand separation and engages his lower half properly. His direct barrel path allows for line drive production to both the pull and backside. Working to allow the ball to travel will unlock his bat speed (80 exit velo) more for gap-to-gap results. Overall, Gavin is a solid player who will improve with positive repetitions and further strength. He is off to a great start in his career.