PRIOR TO MIZZOU
Gauff joined the Tigers from ESB Academy as a switch-hitting catcher with strong receiving skills and a power-oriented approach … He was selected as a team MVP and all-tournament team honoree and attended the 2026 MLB Draft Combine ... Ranked as the No. 7 catcher and No. 79 player overall in the state of Florida out of high school by Perfect Game.
HIGH SCHOOL
Gauff set the record for most hits at ESB Academy and was an honor-roll student … He developed as a primary catcher with a quick transfer and release and accurate throws behind the plate.
PERSONAL
Son of Corey and Candi Gauff … Has a sister, multi-time Grand Slam Champion and global tennis superstar Coco Gauff, and a brother, Cameron … His father played men's basketball at Georgia State, while his mother competed in track and field at Florida State … His grandfather, Eddie Odom, played professional minor league baseball, and his uncle Eddie Odom Jr. played baseball at Florida A&M … Plans to study business at Mizzou.