84
Velocity (max)
7/09/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Craig
Yanagihara
Fresno Pacific University
Redwood Christian (HS) • CA
6' 3" • 205LBS
L/L • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Extreme Rios
Redwood Christian (HS) • CA
6' 3" • 205LBS
L/L • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Extreme Rios
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 83.5
Velo Range
7/09/21
2241
Spin Rate (avg)
7/09/21
Changeup
72.3 - 74.2
Velo Range
2/21/21
1948
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/21
Curveball
67.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
2/21/21
2326
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
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Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2222
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2180
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1948
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
BAWS 2021
Jul 9, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 83.5
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,349
Spin Rate (max)
2,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,323
Spin Rate (max)
2,131
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northern CA Open Scout Day
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 82.3
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,374
Spin Rate (max)
2,326
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,019
Spin Rate (max)
1,948
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- NorCal Player of the Week: Craig Yanagihara - Mar 21, 2023
- BAWS 2021 - TrackMan spin leaderboard - Jul 27, 2021
- BAWS 2021 - Pitching velocities/ranges - Jul 20, 2021
- Northern CA Open Scout Day - Pitcher Reports - Mar 1, 2021
- Northern CA Open Scout Day: Blast Motion Data - Feb 27, 2021
- Northern CA Open Scout Day: TrackMan Pitching Data - 2023 grads - Feb 24, 2021
- Northern CA Open Scout Day - Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2021
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Delivery: Stands tall at delivery, long lean lower half gets motion started. Hands start at mid section, with leg kick hands move in sync. Not a lot of wasted movements. Arm is up and hides the ball well with an over the top delivery. Balanced from start to finish. Loose arm action
FB: Topping out at 84 mph, effective and challenges hitters with fastball. Late life with 4 seam action. Arm side run
CB: Tight spin, 68-71 mph, late break and can front door it or back foot to right handed hitters
CH: Plus change off of fastball, good downward movement, 72-74 mph
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. High waist, long and lean lower half with projectable strength
Delivery: Hands stay at waist lifting with high front knee; stays tall on lift with shallow sink before striding down the hill. Lands more towards outer side of front foot; when more in middle was able to firm up.
Arm Action: LH. Compact out of the glove with shallow depth; loose and fluid through H-3/4 slot. Consistent release height for all three pitches.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Down and away with run at the plate (21.2 Max IVB, -21.3 Max HM). Attacked zone consistently T82, 82 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Short and tight; able to back foot the RHH. Late 3/4 break (-14 IVB, 16 HM) T68-71, 68-71 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Big dive and sink off 2-seam FB look. Good arm speed to sell pitch (14.1 Max IVB, -24.3 Max HM) T72-74, 72-74 average rpm.