Luke Wakamatsu
| AB | 992 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .205 |
| OBP | .28 |
| SLG | .331 |
| HR | 20 |
- Full name Lucas Francis Wakamatsu
- Born 10/10/1996 in Phoenix, AZ
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Keller
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Drafted in the 20th round (604th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2015 (signed for $290,000).
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Son of former Mariners' manager Don Wakamatsu, Luke is a very polished high school shortstop, much like one would expect for someone who has grown up around the game. Wakamatsu has the hands, actions and range scouts look for in a shortstop. He needs to add good weight and strength to his skinny 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. Wakamatsu is an above-average runner and he swings the bat well from both sides of the plate but doesn't drive the ball yet. He's committed to Rice.
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Son of Royals bench coach and former Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu, Luke grew up around the game, and that experience is evident in the way he plays. Believed to be firmly committed to Rice before the 2015 draft, Wakamatsu dropped to the 20th round, where the Indians signed him for $290,000. Wakamatsu handles the bat well from both sides of the plate and is an above-average runner. He doesn't drive the ball much yet, but there's plenty of room in his wiry frame for added strength and he should add power as he fills out. Wakamatsu is an advanced defender and has a good chance to stay at shortstop, thanks to his solid arm strength and good hands. Wakamatsu's feel for the game makes it likely that he can handle an assignment to low Class A Lake County in 2016.
Draft Prospects
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Son of former Mariners' manager Don Wakamatsu, Luke is a very polished high school shortstop, much like one would expect for someone who has grown up around the game. Wakamatsu has the hands, actions and range scouts look for in a shortstop. He needs to add good weight and strength to his skinny 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. Wakamatsu is an above-average runner and he swings the bat well from both sides of the plate but doesn't drive the ball yet. He's committed to Rice.
