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Uncommitted Spotlight: '18 Luke Yacinich, RHP/3B, Dowling Catholic

September 7, 2017

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa  

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Scouting Report

2016 Future Games- 6-foot-5, 185-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. #270 ranked 2018 in PBR Overall. Tall lean athletic frame. Young look- will continue to add lean muscle to projectable frame. Yacinich ran a 7.32 60, was 83 mph across the infield, and recorded an 80 mph exit velocity at event. Square stance, strides slightly across body, hands drift down occasionally, good separation through contact, works middle of field. Athletic actions, avg. feet, funnels early occasionally, glove works, throws from multiple angles, loose clean arm action.

6-foot-4 shortstop. Shows above avg. hands and feet. Skills well above avg. for height and age. Older brother, SS, in Angels organization.

 

PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
YACINICH: I have been hearing from Western Illinois University, U. of Iowa, Heartland CC, Air Force Academy, Columbia University and University of Rhode Island. Recently I have been contacted by numerous other schools as well.

PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
YACINICH: I have taken visits to Western Illinois, Iowa, and Air Force. I have plans to visit Heartland as well.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school?
YACINICH: I'm looking for a good school with good academics and a school that's an overall great fit for me.

PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?
YACINICH: State Runner-Up. I received All-Conference and All-District nominations.

PBR: What are your goals for this year?
YACINICH: I plan to be a leader for my team and help get us back to the state tournament. My goal is to be a guy that the team can count on both on and off the field.

PBR: Do you play any other sports?
YACINICH: I play basketball and run track in addition to baseball.

PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
YACINICH: I have a 4.03 GPA and a 29 ACT. I plan on taking the ACT again in the near future.



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