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2016 Midwest Underclass Showcase
Owen Yacko is a 2019 OF/RHP with a 6-2 150 lb. frame from Burlington, IA who attends Notre Dame Catholic. Large frame with a lean, athletic build and wiry strength. Projects for additional size with strength. Ran a 7.81 sixty yard dash. Primary outfielder with compact, deliberate footwork while closing to the baseball. Fields baseball cleanly off to side with fundamental glove actions. Creates an extended arm circle back at separation and releases from a three-quarters slot, topped at 74 mph. Throws created some on line carry to the bag with accuracy. Right handed hitter with an upright, straight stance. Creates slight coil and wrap at load. Hands launches on a loose, inside path to contact while generating a line drive plane through extension. Lets the baseball travel deeply into the hitting zone while employing and mid-field to opposite field approach. Flashed occasional bat speed when squaring up contact out front. Also pitched showing a simple side step delivery. Created torque over back leg at balance with front hip coil. Front side lands in line with the plate and clears hips well while rotating to finish. Released from an extended three-quarters slot that produced occasional downward angle to the plate. Fastball sat in the mid 70's with occasional running action to arm side. Tools will continue to develop with physical maturity and mechanical refinement. Good student as well.