The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Senior Catcher Gavin Mabe with the Union Wildcats.
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Gavin hits 3rd in the Lineup.
Over the weekend in four games in the Lebanon/Camdenton Wood Bat Tournament, Gavin posted 3 hits and 4 rbi and hit his first home run of the season, helping Union take 2nd place.
For the season, Gavin is hitting .295 with 14 rbi, 1 home run and 3 doubles. Onbase .449 slugging .393.
Gavin is good behind the plate. He blocks balls in the dirt, has a good arm and works well with the pitching staff.
Gavin threw out two runners in the win against Lebanon Friday.
GPA: 4.2
Gavin is in the Dual Credit Program at East Central College. When he graduates from Union High School, he will also have completed two years of college for an Associate Degree.
Gavin will attend Quincy University and play baseball.
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Interview with Union Baseball's Gavin Mabe:
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