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2016 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Yutaro Takiguchi is a 2017 INF with a 5-6 143 lb. frame from Nerima, TK who attends Jyohoku HS. Lean build with room to fill out, athletic look, ran a 6.97 sixty and showed a quick step out of the batters box. Hits from a square stance with a high leg kick, sits on back leg before swinging. Has an aggressive swing, hits to all fields and shows bat speed with occasional jump when centered. Game approach much better as he was as aggressive and had better control of barrel. Defensively, young actions, light on feet, glove works well. Arm strength is developing.