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2018 West Coast Prospect Showcase
Shunsuke Tanaka is a 2019 RHP with a 5-9 165 lb. frame from Mihara, HS who attends Onomichi Shogyo HS. Medium athletic build. Works from the stretch with a well controlled well paced delivery, some energy at release. Steady low 80's fastball, topped out at 83 mph, mostly straight. Change up is his best pitch, has nice fade and dive at times. Shows a good feel for changing speed and shape on his breaking ball, has an idea how to mix his pitches and keep hitters guessing. Key to development on the mound will be gaining better fastball command. 7.00 runner, showed a quick transfer and release from the outfield with a some carry on his throws. Left handed hitter, slightly open stance with a big coil on his back side, swings hard and creates some barrel whip and some jump off the barrel, high swing finish. Good overall athlete.