Draft Prospect of the Day: Gavin Cecchini

by Matt Garrioch on May 2, 2025 11:01 AM EDT

Gavin Cecchini, SS, Barbe HS, Lousiana

Cecchini is 6', 175 LBS and is the younger brother of Red Sox prospect Garin Cecchini but are very different players. Defensively, Gavin will be a shortstop but may have to move to 3B if he fills out and slows down, or even 2B if that occurs. He has a solid average arm, very good actions and average range.

Gavin is a great hitter with a quick swing and a contact approach. The swing is more of a line drive swing than a power swing but he will hit a few out as he gains strength. He will hit his share of extra base hits to the gaps though. He utilizes his speed very well and could be a 25-30 steal guy early on.

Gavin could be an average defensive shortstop with an above average bat. His bat would have to play up if he moves off the position though. He looks to be a mid-1st round pick. If he doesn't sign he is slated to head to Ole Miss.

Gavin Cecchini, SS/2B Barbe High School - WWBA (via baseballinstinct)

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If you wanna see him swing a little more. . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcxdWvLMJLc

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by SoCalSoxFan on May 2, 2025 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

Personally

I would draft him before Marrero.

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by Nnamdi Asomugha on May 2, 2025 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

It does seem like there are fewer questions about Cecchini. I like how he seems like a complete player.

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by EricW on May 2, 2025 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm starting to feel the same way.

Marrero’s bat is mediocre at best this year. I really thought he’d tear it up in Arizona this spring. He hasn’t looked as good this spring as he did this summer in my 2 viewings.

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by Matt Garrioch on May 3, 2025 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Marrero has defense on his side.

He is a guaranteed shortstop while Cecchini may have to move over to a corner (which isn’t actually an offensive position when you check the numbers). Marrero is facing stiffer competition but Cecchini has bloodlines which is pretty significant to me.

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by Nnamdi Asomugha on May 3, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions