- Full name Gavin James Guidry
- Born 07/14/2003 in Sulphur, LA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Barbe
Top Rankings
Draft Prospects
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School: Barbe HS, Lake Charles, La. Committed/Drafted: Louisiana State
Age At Draft: 19
BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60
The biggest thing standing in Guidry’s way as a shortstop is his ability on the mound. Pitching for Barbe High in Lake Charles, La., Guidry went 8-0, 0.16 with 83 strikeouts in 45 innings. As a hitter, he hit .422 with five home runs. If he gets to Louisiana State, he has a shot to be a true two-way player who can help the Tigers as a hitter and pitcher. As a pitcher, Guidry sits 88-93 mph with the potential for plus control and a promising slider. Pitching so much kept him from having as many chances to show what he can do at shortstop, but he’s a plus runner with a plus arm who has a chance to remain at shortstop as a pro. A back injury caused him to miss some time this spring. Guidry has above-average power potential and a smooth, clean swing. Guidry has a number of paths to the big leagues. His shortstop potential and arm make him a better hitting prospect than pitcher, but he’s a pro prospect either way. He’s a second- or third-round talent, but his strong commitment to LSU means there’s a solid chance he heads to school.
