Julian
Uejima

Quinnipiac commit. 5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a heel-raise stride to begin. Stays behind the baseball well with a direct swing path and a middle of the field approach. Registered a bat exit velocity of 90 mph and ran a 6.94 60-yard dash. Bounces around the diamond defensively with confidence in his glove hand and showed active feet. 84 mph arm strength comes from a quick release with an ability to make throws from multiple arm slots.

An athletic physical build at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds. Ran a 6.87 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- The right handed hitter stands in the box in an athletic position. Slight bend in the knees. Uses a slight leg lift for timing and balance before entering the hitting zone. Short compact swing. Displayed some pop to the pull side. Top exit velocity was 95 MPH. Defensively- As a SS, showed active footwork. Gets himself in a good position when fielding the baseball. Fields the baseball slightly off center. Gets rid of the baseball quickly from a high ¾ arm slot. Moves well laterally. Top throwing velocity across the diamond was 86 MPH.

A physical 5-foot-10, 175 pounds. Ran a 6.83 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- stands in the box with an athletic stance with a slight bend in the knees. Loose hands, direct path to the baseball. Short compact swing. Displayed some pop with a compact swing. Slight lift at the point of contact. Projects to hit for power at the college level. Balanced throughout the swing. Defensively- light on his feet with active footwork. Gets himself in a good fielding position when attacking the baseball. Quick transition to a ¾ arm slot. Strong arm across the diamond. Top throwing velocity was 85 MPH. The 2020 SS is a must follow.  

2.9.19- PROCASE

5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. Ran a 6.93 sixty on the laser at the event. The glove is solid and he moves well to and through the ball. Threw 84 mph across the diamond as he profiles as an offensive second baseman in pro ball The hands are quick with the glove and he can handle the pivot with ease. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 93 mph. The setup is wide in base, front foot steps into contact. The path is excellent to the ball and he accelerates the hands through the ball. Displayed the ability to spread the field in batting practice and should hit for minimal power as he matures.

Tee Exit Velocity- 93 mph

INF  Velocity- 84 mph

 
8.23.18

5-foot-10, 175-pound, strong, super athletic frame. One of the better players at this event, a toolsy type athlete. Is extremely aggressive with the bat, feet are wider than shoulder width, front foot slightly open, hands held high with the bat having tilt to it. The lower half is under control, small pick up and put down with stride foot. The swing path is level to up, creates lift and loft to the swing. Finishes high with two hands above the shoulders. The tee exit velocity is advanced for his age, clocked at 93 mph and ran a quick sixty-yard dash at 6.86, on a wet track. Took a solid round of batting practice squaring one baseball up after another. Defensively, arm was clocked at 84 mph, plenty of strength and carry across the diamond. The hands are soft, actions work with easy effort, feet are smooth and through the baseball. Look for him to stick on the left side of infield, could also roam the outfield as well, with strong and big time legs. One of the better players in the class of 2020, see him ASAP.

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.86

Exit Velocity: 93 MPH

Arm Velocity: 84 MPH

2018 New Jersey State Games (7.24.18)

Uejima has a broad shouldered, athletic build at 5-foot-10 175-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.68-seconds, which was one of the top recorded times of the event. Recorded an exit velocity of 100 MPH, which was the top exit velo reading from the event. Uejima stood out as the top infield prospect at this event with his combination of power and speed. At the plate, he starts in a wide, opened stance with hands in line with his back shoulder. As pitch arrives, he uses a small leg lift and stride to start swing process. Hands load up and back. Short, explosive swing that's initiated with controlled hips with bat lag through the zone. Finishes balanced with slight uptick. Drove balls into the gaps during gameplay, including a double and a triple to deep centerfield that one-hopped the wall. Defensively, took reps at shortstop. Throws topped at 82 MPH across the diamond with carry. High-3/4 slot. Approaches ball with low center of gravity and gathers to chest. Short, quick arm action. Exchange is clean and plays through throws. Bouncy, athletic in the field.