Takahiro
Yamada

6/25/14:  6 foot / 170 pounds, 4.63-H-1^st, Really athletic middle infielder, has quick feet and soft hands, understands the game.  Short arm always on target ( 79 MPH) . handles the bat from a balanced stance with a short stride and quick hands through the zone. Gap to gap type hitter.

5/7/14 Game Notes: The 6-foot-1, 170 pound sophomore arguably has the best hands of any MIF in the 2016 class.  Actions are fluid and has a natural feel for the position.  Shows carry on his throws across the diamond with a quick release.  Has gap to gap power at the plate, high contact hitter.  On the year is hitting .354 with 6 RBI, 3 2B and a triple.  Is 3/4 in stolen base attempts. Ran a 4.20 down the line. Ran a 7.19 60 at the Preseason All-State showcase this past February.  High follow in the 2016 class

2/22/14: 6-foot-1, 170 pound sophomore is a plus defender.  Arm action short and athletic.  Has soft, quick hands and fluid feet.  Exchange is quick and clean.  Natural ability up the middle with little effort.  Good carry on his throws across the field.  Ran a 7.19 60 at the event.  At the plate starts balanced and wide.  Does not use a stride.  Overall simple approach with quick hands.  Possesses gap to gap power but has the ability to use the whole field.  Consistently barrels up the baseball.