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2015 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Shota Usuda is a 2016 IF with a 5-10 175 lb. frame from Sapporo, Hokkaido, JPN who attends Sapporo Nichidai HS. Medium, athletic build with broad shoulders, long limbs and projectable build with room to fill out. Ran a 7.31 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, shows quick feet and moves well to the ball, reads hops well, consistent actions, quick transfer into longer gather and release, gets on top of throws well and shows accuracy across, hands play at ball, arm strength will continue to develop. Right-handed hitter, starts with hands pulled back and close to ear. Efficient swing with a short stroke to the ball, no wasted movement to mechanics, shows bat speed through the zone with some uphill to plane. Creates carry off the barrel and shows comfort to all fields with nice jump when squared.