Gavin Cross

Virginia Tech third-year outfielder Gavin Cross entered the 2022 collegiate season as a five-time Preseason All-American, coming off an extraordinary summer of leading USA Baseball’s 2021 Collegiate National Team in batting (.455), slugging (.879) and home runs (4). Cross thrives against elite competition. Named to the 2022 All-ACC First Team -- his second career selection -- the Bristol, Tenn., native has hit 10 of his 13 regular season home runs against ACC opponents, earning 25 of his 38 RBI against league opposition. With his 6-foot-3 frame, Cross moves around the diamond with ease. This season, he has legged out 13 doubles, tied for the ACC lead in triples (five), scored 60 runs and remained perfect in stolen base attempts at 11-for-11. His ability to cover ground makes him a coveted center fielder, from where he has turned three outfield assists for the Hokies.