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2023 13U/14U Mid-Atlantic Prospect Showcase
James Gaven is a 2028 RHP/1B/3B/SS/OF with a 5-10 125 lb. frame from Madison, NJ. Gaven worked from a young lean build with plenty of room to add strength and physicality in the future as a '28 prospect. As a primary RHP, he displayed an abbreviated windup starting from the 1B side of the rubber. Gaven released from a clean 3/4 slot and consistently challenged hitters in the zone with a FB up to 74 mph. In terms of off speed, he mixed an 11-5 shaped breaker with flashes of two-plane bite up to 1821 rpm. Velocity upside here as he continues to develop. From both the OF and IF, Gaven topped out at 75 mph with aggressive attacking actions and range at both spots. Offensively, the righty utilized a hanging leg lift trigger with a high compact hand set that produced line drive contact back up the middle of the field. He worked directly through the zone with intent to create lift at times. Ran a 8.05 sixty yard dash.