Gavin Grahovac (born January 2, 2005) is an American college baseball outfielder and third baseman for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Gavin Grahovac
Texas A&M Aggies – No. 9
Outfielder
Born: (2005-01-02) January 2, 2005 (age 19)
Orange, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Amateur career

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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]

References

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  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.
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