Gavin Grahovac

Gavin Grahovac
Los Angeles Angels
Outfielder
Born: (2005-01-02) January 2, 2005
Orange, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 

Gavin Drake Grahovac (born January 2, 2005) is an American professional baseball outfielder and third baseman in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He played college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Amateur career

Grahovac grew up in Orange, California and attended Villa Park High School.[1] He was named the Orange County Baseball Player of the Year after batting .376 with 17 doubles, three triples, five home runs, and 24 RBIs as a junior.[2] Grahovac batted .350 with nine doubles, five home runs, and 19 RBIs during his senior season.[3] He was considered a top-200 prospect in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, but he opted to withdraw from the draft and attend Texas A&M.[4]

Grahovac was a starter at both third base and as an outfielder during his freshman season with the Texas A&M Aggies.[5] He finished the season with a school freshman record 23 home runs and 66 RBIs and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year.[6] Following the departure of Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle, Grahovac entered the NCAA transfer portal, but ultimately opted to return to Texas A&M for his sophomore season.[7][8]

Professional career

Grahovac was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the third round of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ↑ Fryer, Steve (February 10, 2022). "Orange County baseball preview: Villa Park's Gavin Grahovac has 'all the tools' and hunger to win". The Orange County Register. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ Fryer, Steve (June 14, 2022). "Orange County baseball player of the year: Gavin Grahovac, Villa Park". The Orange County Register. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Texas A&M's Gavin Grahovac Poised For Prominent Role". Baseball America. November 10, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Karels, Carter (June 10, 2023). "Texas A&M baseball signee Gavin Grahovac withdraws name from 2023 MLB Draft, plans to play for the Aggies". 247Sports.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Jarrett (March 23, 2024). "Freshman infielder Gavin Grahovac is proving he is up to the challenge early in SEC play". Aggies Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Aggies Garner League-Best Five All-SEC Honors, Grahovac Tabbed Freshman of the Year". KBTX.com. May 20, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Guzman, Matt (June 26, 2024). "Gavin Grahovac Latest Aggie to Hit Transfer Portal Amid Jim Schlossnagle's Departure". SI.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac To Return To Texas A&M In 2025". Baseball America. July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Bollinger, Rhett (July 12, 2026). "LIVE: Angels' Day 1 Draft picks are in. Day 2 is underway". MLB.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ MLB.com (July 11, 2026). "Draft 2026: Angels select 3B Gavin Grahovac No. 81". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ Yum, Caleb (July 11, 2026). "Texas A&M baseball IF Gavin Grahovac taken by Angels in 2026 MLB draft". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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