22.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/02/21
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Jin Kasuya, Seckinger (GA), 2025 South Carolina
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Athletic and leaner build, proportional body.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands start over the plate. Compact stroke, simple. Line drive approach. Works to both gaps. 61.4 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Shorter and quick arm.
Defense: Moves with ease, mobile. Smooth and fluid actions.
ATH: 1.82 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
South Carolina Commit. 5-foot-11, 167 pounds. This is a very athletic player who continues to trend up with us since last fall. Judging Kasuya’s game based on tools only would be a grave mistake. Not only does he have elite makeup and baseball IQ, but instincts of the same quality. He showed that on multiple diving plays and finished each one with strong accurate throws from all angles. While he’s only an average-ish runner now, Jin is a long ways away from his eventual physical ceiling and twitch. Everything plays up defensively due to his anticipation, spot on reads, quick exchange, awareness, and strong accurate arm. Offensively, he has some of the best pitch recognition in the class, and can barrel any pitch in any spot to all fields. As he continues to get stronger and faster, we feel the tools will steadily rise.