| Player: Gavin King | |||||||||||
| School: Texas | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’7″ | Weight: 210 lbs. | Bats: Switch | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The size, athleticism and stuff give King a profile that is genuinely difficult to ignore despite the significant command volatility. An uncommonly fluid mover for a pitcher carrying this kind of physical presence, with an arm action that generates easy velocity and solid extension through the release — the fastball sits in the mid-90s and has touched higher with carry and tail from a high release point that creates a difficult approach angle for hitters. An arm injury in the developmental background adds to the overall risk profile, and at just 20 years old as a draft-eligible sophomore the runway ahead is a genuine asset. The breaking ball depth is what makes the ceiling conversation compelling beyond the fastball. A low-80s curveball with big downward action that has flashed as a legitimate plus offering at its best is the secondary with the most long-term upside — the shape when it’s on is as impressive as any breaking ball in the class. A sweeper with two-plane tilt serves as the more consistently deployed swing-and-miss weapon given better relative command, and a changeup has shown enough to project as a fourth offering with continued development. The arsenal has mid-rotation depth when all four are functioning together. The command is the central challenge and the volatility is real — the erratic nature of the strike-throwing has defined the profile throughout, with a chaotic sequence of poor execution followed by consecutive plus breaking balls capturing the unpredictability that a development team would need to address. The overall trajectory has improved as the season has built, and the athleticism and secondary feel give genuine reason to believe consistent strike-throwing is an achievable outcome with the right environment. The mid-rotation ceiling is the reward for an organization willing to embrace the developmental challenge. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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