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2019 California Prospect Showcase
Riki Okamoto is a 2020 SS/ with a 5-9 150 lb. frame from Chiyodaku, TK who is an international free agent. Developing slender build that stands to significantly improve as he progresses. Primary infielder, shows softness to his hands and has good fluidity through his fielding motion. Moves well into the hole as well as up the middle. Throws across the diamond are strong for his build and he flashes solid accuracy. On the mound, has a longer arm action from a high three-quarters arm slot. Comes up to a mid-leg lift then works with good direction towards the plate. Mixes in an 11-to-5 shaped curveball with good depth and bite as well as a straight changeup. Heavy mix. At the plate, uses a narrow, crouched, and upright stance with a high hanging leg lift trigger. Close handset moves up and back into his load as his front side guides his heavy linear weight shift forward. Flat barrel plane through the zone with a middle of the field approach.