Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

After Fien starred on the showcase circuit last summer, winning MVP honors at MLB's High School All-American Game and leading the U.S. 18-and-under national team in slugging (.680), many evaluators considered him the best bat in the 2025 high school class. While he wasn't as consistent as a California high school senior, his offensive upside still landed him a $4.8 million bonus as the 12th overall pick by the Rangers. His older brother Dylan is a catcher in the Athletics system.

Though Fien has an unorthodox setup in which he holds his hands higher than most hitters, that doesn't prevent him from doing damage. He has a patient approach and a quick right-handed stroke that allowed him to repeatedly barrel up top competition as an amateur. He's continuing to add muscle to his 6-foot-3 frame and has shown the aptitude to drive the ball in the air, allowing him to get to much of his plus raw power.

Fien also has gotten quicker as he has gotten stronger, though he still won't be more than an average runner and could lose a step as he fills out more. Though he was drafted as a shortstop, he profiles better as a third baseman and could be a solid defender at the hot corner. He played first base for Team USA and his strong arm would fit in right field.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

In 2024, Dylan Fien was a switch-hitting catcher from Great Oak High School (Temecula, Calif.) who got an over-slot deal in the seventh round from the A's. Now it's his younger brother's turn, and Gavin has the chance to go a lot earlier than his sibling, especially after a summer showcase circuit where many evaluators thought he was the best prep hitter in the class. Fien hit everywhere he went, winning MLB Develops MVP honors at Major League Baseball's High School All-American Game with a pair of hits and RBIs and batting .400 for Team USA in the 18U World Cup qualifier in Panama, though a less productive spring has made some evaluators pause.

Fien is a 6-foot-3 right-handed hitter with plenty of bat speed who produced consistent line drives against top competition all summer. While he has an unorthodox setup with high hands, he made it work and was always on time, but this spring he had more trouble finding his rhythm and was often late in pulling the trigger at the dish. He's added strength, and there could be more power to come as he advances.

Fien's added physicality has allowed him to run better, though that's never going to be a part of his game. Committed to Texas, he has the chance to profile well at third base with plenty of arm. He could end up at first or in a corner outfield spot in the future, though there are teams that saw enough over the summer to potentially draft his bat in the first round.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	01/22/2026	Washington Nationals traded LHP MacKenzie Gore to Texas Rangers for 3B Gavin Fien, 1B Abimelec Ortiz, SS Devin Fitz-Gerald, RHP Alejandro Rosario and CF Yeremy Cabrera.
	01/22/2026	3B Gavin Fien assigned to Fredericksburg Nationals.
	08/23/2025	SS Gavin Fien assigned to Hickory Crawdads from ACL Rangers.
	08/04/2025	ACL Rangers activated SS Gavin Fien.
	07/22/2025	SS Gavin Fien assigned to ACL Rangers.
	07/21/2025	Texas Rangers signed SS Gavin Fien.
	05/26/2025	College Workout activated 3B Gavin Fien.
	05/23/2025	College Workout activated 3B Gavin Fien.
	08/16/2024	3B Gavin Fien assigned to High School Workout.
	08/12/2024	3B Gavin Fien assigned to High School Workout.
	06/30/2024	High School Workout activated 3B Gavin Fien.
	06/10/2024	3B Gavin Fien assigned to College Workout.
	08/16/2023	3B Gavin Fien assigned to High School Workout.