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2015 Sunshine East Showcase
Gavin Baxter is a 2016 RHP/3B with a 6-2 175 lb. frame from Navarre, FL who attends Navarre. Large frame with athletic present build, projects well physically. Primary pitcher, has deceptive delivery with some funkiness that keeps hitters off balance. Worked his FB in the 82-83 range consistently and pounded the bottom of the zone with the pitch. FB had sink and run at the bottom of the zone, making it very hard for opposing hitters to square up. Complemented his fastball with an 11/5 CB, showing good sharpness and depth. Hits from opened stance with wide base and toe tap trigger, shows quick hands with inside path to the zone. Line drive swing plane, most contact was middle to pull field, has some bat speed and shows ability to hit the ball hard. Good first step in the infield with some range to both sides, makes accurate throws to 1B across the infield, topping at 78 MPH.