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2016 California Underclass Showcase
Ishmael Burton is a 2019 OF/3B with a 5-10 175 lb. frame from Elk Grove, CA who attends Franklin. Medium frame with a solid, athletic build. Projects for additional size and strength while maintaining athleticism. Ran a 7.35 sixty yard dash. Primary outfielder, moves well with smooth actions while closing to the baseball with clean glove actions while funneling and working through transition. Clean arm stroke and gets the baseball out quickly from a long, loose arm action. Throws produced solid on line carry to the bag topping at 83 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with a upright, slightly open stance and simple leg lift trigger. Lower half shows rotational actions to contact with good balance throughout. Compact, repeatable line drive swing path that produces naturally leverage through extension. Swings with intent to drive the baseball and flashes bat speed and strength at contact. Flashed good carry and pop to the outfield gaps when front side trigger is on time. Good student. Named to the 2016 Cal Underclass Top Prospect List.