Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2020

C
3B

Masami
Yamauchi

Barton College
The Kings Christian (HS) • NJ
5' 6" • 175LBS
R/R • 22yr 4mo
Travel Team: Combat/Scanzano Baseball
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Best Of Stats

Power
83
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/19
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Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
Run
7.77
60
9/22/19
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
7/24/19
2.18 - 2.29
Pop Time
7/24/19
Pitching

Fastball

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Velocity (max)
77 - 78
Velo Range
7/24/19
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Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

66 - 67
Velo Range
7/24/19
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Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2019
2018
60 Yard Dash
7.77
Pop Time
2.18 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7
60 Yard Dash
8.05
Catcher Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
9.7
2019 Upperclass Games (2020s-2021s)
Sep 22, 2019
Position
7.77
60-yard
2.31 - 2.44
Pop Time
70
C Velo
83
Exit Velo
2019 New Jersey State Games
Jul 24, 2019
Position
7.91
60-yard
2.18 - 2.29
Pop Time
74
C Velo
83
Exit Velo

Hitting

Hitting

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2019
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.5

Game Performance

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7/24/19

Yamauchi has a 5-foot-6, 175-pound sturdy frame; C/3B. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. Began in balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride just before his swing. Displays quick bat speed and a level swing plane, and he ends his swing with a high finish. His best position velocity while throwing to second was registered at 74 mph; had firm hands and quick footwork. Behind the plate, his pop time was 2.18-2.29; Showing consistent accuracy to the bag, he had a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. During the event, he clocked a 60 time of 7.91. On the mound, he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. He is a drop-and-drive type pitcher. Threw his 11/5 curveball 66-67 with consistent accuracy. He sat with his fastball at 77-78 mph; and topped out at 78 mph.

2/17/18

Yamauchi stands at 5-foot-6, 175-pounds. Has a strong and athletic frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.74 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 83 MPH. The right handed hitter begins in a balanced stance with his feet even. Stays athletic at the plate with his knees bent. Hands are in line with his back shoulder, and elbow is parallel with the ground. Small stride, on time. Creates pre-pitch rhythm. Hands stay locked in position. Impressive round of BP, strong contact to all fields. Hands stay inside the ball. Balanced throughout his swing. Took defensive reps behind the plate. Recorded a best velo of 71 MPH on throws to second. Pop times ranged from 2.20-2.27 seconds. Makes his transfer wherever he receives the baseball, away from his body. Quick feet, quick release. Accurate throws using a compact arm action. On the mound, started towards the first base side of the rubber with his feet staggered. Fully engages his backside. Strong front leg, creates leverage over it. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Downhill shoulder tilt. Starts closed and with his back leg preset in the stretch. Fastball topped at 77 MPH and sat 76-77 MPH. Curveball showed big 12/6 shape with tendency to back up a touch at 59-60 MPH. Changeup displayed both run and fade in the zone at 67-69 MPH.

6/03/17

Futures Preview North ( June 3, 2017)
Small, stocky build at 5-foot-6, 180-pounds. A right-handed pitcher and catcher. Yamauchi ran the 60-yard dash in 7.68 seconds.  As a catcher Yamauchi showcased a 69 MPH velocity to second base. At the plate, Yamauchi had a balanced slappy swing that showed ability to go to opposite field. Short stride and long arms. Off the mound, he showed a long, high ¾ release point with fastball that was consistently 74-75 MPH topping out at  75 MPH.

Yamauchi stands at 5-foot-6, 175-pounds. Has a real strong and broad-shouldered frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.59 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 84 MPH. Offensively, starts in an athletic and balanced stance with his feet wide. Hands begin just above shoulder height. Small leg kick. Creates pre-swing rhythm. Hands stay locked in position. Hands stay inside the ball, will hit the ball to the opposite field. Fluid load, stays balanced throughout. Defensively, took reps behind the plate. Recorded a top velo of 70 MPH on his throws to bases. Gets to his feet quick and makes his transfer away from his body at chest height. Stays low and athletic as he throws. Recorded pop times ranging from 2.19-2.26 seconds. 

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