CLASS OF 2013
RHP
OF
Masashi
Sakamoto
University of Akron
Dublin Jerome (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 184LBS
R/R • 29yr 3mo
Dublin Jerome (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 184LBS
R/R • 29yr 3mo
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- Ohio Division I Power Rankings: No. 6 - No. 10 - Mar 30, 2013
- Preseason Preview: Dublin Jerome HS - Mar 20, 2013
- Countdown to Signing Day: Akron's 2013 Recruiting Class - Nov 5, 2012
- Q and A with 2013 Akron Commit: Masashi Sakamoto (Dublin Jerome HS) - Oct 29, 2012
- Tim Martin Showcase Recap from Chillicothe, OH - Sep 17, 2012
- Scouting Report: Week 1 of Fall Prospect Program - Aug 27, 2012
- Top Prospect Games: Team Navy Analysis - Jun 29, 2012
- PBR Spotlight Game: No. 28 Gahanna Lincoln beats Dublin Jerome - May 15, 2012
- The Top Outfielders from the Top Prospect Showcase - Jul 25, 2011
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6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect. Strong bodied two-way player. Good corner outfield skills with good range and excellent carry on 86 mph throws from the outfield. Offensively, hits from crouch. Has shoulder level hand trigger. Gets barrel quick into zone with long finish. Gets lower half torque in swing. Ran a good 7.03 60-yard dash. On the mound, he attacks with moderate arm speed through 3/4 arm slot. Shows good front side attack but is tad long on backside arm extension. Needs to keep delivery compact to maintain control. Gets backside hip pop in follow through. Fastball sits 83-86 mph with some late life. Throws good two-plane tilt curveball with some depth at 72-73 mph. Also has effective split change (76 mph).
Athletic body shows physical projection and good baseball sense as a potential two-shot prospect. Has good raw skills, ran a 5.1 second 40-yard dash on concrete. Defensively, has good range and hands with solid overtop extension on 88 mph throws. Has upright stance, has good load and directional bat path into zone with swing finish. Needs a little improvement in use of lower half torque. Likely projects as a pitcher at the next level. On the mound, he shows long arm action with quick arm speed through a high ¾ arm slot. Displays slow, smooth rhythm to his delivery. Fastball sits between 81-85 mph with late run. Curveball sits between 70-72 mph with late breaking 11/5 action. Forkball is thrown near fastball arm speed and sits at 70-71 mph with good diving action.