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2019 Sunshine Gulf Coast Showcase
James Yeager is a 2021 OF/IF with a 5-8 137 lb. frame from D'Iberville, MS who attends D'Iberville. Medium and slender frame with room to fill throughout. Ran a 6.82 second 60 yard dash. Primary outfielder, moves to the baseball with clean actions, comes through it well and utilizes his lower half well into his release, creates some arm speed at take back, topped out at 82 mph from the outfield. Secondary infielder, rounds the baseball well, works through it well with playable hands, shows carry to his throws with similar arm strength as in the outfield. Also pitched, fastball topped out at 77 mph pitching only from the stretch, worked arm back to a higher take back and longer arm action, lands slightly closed and flashed a slider that showed potential. Righthanded hitter, sets up at the plate with an upright and even stance, shifts some into contact with the ability to lift the baseball, repeats his swing well, creates leverage and will continue to improve pop with added lower half involvement. Outstanding student. Named to 2019 Sunshine Gulf Coast Showcase Top Prospect List.