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2016 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Shintaro Mikami is a 2017 RHP with a 5-8 155 lb. frame from Chigasaki, KN who attends Hiratsuka Gakuen. Mikami has a medium build with room to fill out and add strength. Stretch only, stays upright on leg lift. Pause at the top of balance point and kicks out and drives down the hill. Arm works well with good arm speed to an over the top arm slot. Commands both corners, works mainly in with fastball and away with plus curveball. Fastball up to 83 with good angle to plate. Curveball was 11/5 with sharp spin and break, good depth and down action. Mixed in rare change up at 70 MPH where he keeps up arm speed. Interesting arm to follow in Japan.