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Fabian Yamauchi
Relief Pitcher | Ottawa Milk Men
Pitching He always throws strikes but is very hittable. Though Yamauchi can't just blow the ball by hitters, he has some giddyup on his fastball. Because he can't overpower hitters, Yamauchi has to fool them instead. Sometimes I wish he'd just give up on throwing the changeup, it's like a BP ball! He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting He doesn't have much of a pickoff move and he's slow getting the ball to home plate out of the set position. A shaky fielder, he's slow to react to grounders and often looks unsure on his throws to the bases. Yamauchi is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Yamauchi has some pop in his swing.
2025 Outlook The Ottawa Milk Men signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Yamauchi like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Emu Nyman, AA/AAA Scout
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