LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 14U National Showcase
Gavin Boykin is a 2028 C/1B with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from Powder Springs, GA who attends Hillgrove. Features a taller build with some present strength. Ran 7.90 60-yd dash. At 1B, displayed solid actions. Gets into a quality fielding position where the hands/glove showed well and field it clean at reception. Avg. footwork but got off accurate throws on DPs and across the diamond. Behind the plate, set up in a taller side saddle. Decent ground gained directionally toward 2nd with avg. foot quickness. Solid exchange/transfer quickness which occurred at the mid-chest. Arm showed above avg. strength for his level but had trouble getting to the bag with all throwdowns being one-hopped to 2nd. At the plate, stands in a medium base. Hands were quick and helped provide some noticeable bat speed through impact. Bat path had a more direct entry that leveled out into contact. Stayed through the middle of the field with a line-drive oriented approach. Flashed some pull-side loft during his round. Compact and balanced with quality barrel feel.