James Yonke
30 # Third Basemen
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 6 Years
Full Name: James Edward Yonke
Birthplace: Zion, IL.
Born: October 22nd, 1984
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 2nd, 2009
Nickname: James
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’09” / Weight: 185
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Stats | 20 | 64 | 47 | 22 | 38 | 19 | .594 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | .660 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 17 | .404 | 1.253 | 2 | 6 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Career | 67 | 246 | 202 | 79 | 132 | 80 | .537 | 54 | 18 | 3 | 5 | .589 | 26 | 36 | 6 | 44 | .396 | 1.126 | 8 | 14 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Playoffs | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .143 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Tournaments | 15 | 63 | 54 | 19 | 36 | 24 | .571 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | .722 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 9 | .444 | 1.294 | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Fall League | 36 | 129 | 113 | 44 | 59 | 42 | .457 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 2 | .566 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 16 | .372 | 1.024 | 2 | 7 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 52 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 52
First Pro Contract: Shenanigans Men’s Softball
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2010
Team debut: 5-10-10 vs. Burrito Bombers, at Belvidere, South’ going ( 2 for 4 , 3 RBIs )
Last Game: 10-16-12 vs. G S T Softball, at SportsPark, C’ going ( 2 for 3 , Run )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Monday May 10th, 2010 vs. Burrito Bombers, Gm 1 at Belvidere, South’
First Double: Monday June 14th, 2010 vs. South Park Sluggers, Gm 2 at Belvidere, North’
First Triple: Saturday June 26th, 2010 vs. Happy Turf Club, Gm 3 at Logger Park, WI.
First Home Run: Monday June 21st, 2010 vs. Benchwarmerz, Gm 1 at Belvidere, North’
Scouting Report
Hitting
James Yonke features a dangerous combination of contact hitting and strike zone judgment. He adjusts well to pitching patterns and game situations, which allows him to be productive even when behind in the count. You’ll also hear a lot of the cliches associated other intangible-oriented descriptions. While they may be true, Yonke can also play a little bit too. Unafraid to take several pitches before he sees something he likes, pitchers will try to throw the ball in on his hands, but Yonke continues to be a dangerous hitter with runners on base will drive the ball through the infield, equally likely to beat pitchers with a gap shot or a run-scoring double. A perfectionist regarding his swing, Yonke has been a positive influence both on the field and in the dugout, has sometime prone to late slumps when his mechanics go slightly awry. But as a strong run producer James Yonke will always remain as one of the most prolific hitters in the game.
Base-Running & Defense
Though an average base runner with loose, fluid stride and incredible instincts,James Yonke gets great reads on batted balls that he usually uses when attempting to run from first to third base when circumstances permit. Yonke intelligence comes in play as a runner even more when judging those potential extra base hits when the opponent outfielders are caught napping. Defensively,James Yonke is one of the game’s most underrated infielders, who can pick them with the best. Watching him defend third base and turning a 360, zeroing in and gunning a throw across the infield to retire a would be base runner can be nothing short of breath taking. Limberness and athleticism are two qualities that make James Yonke a dependable infielder. Although persistent Achilles injuries have slowed him down a bit and reduce his fielding range by preventing him from getting full extension. His ability to play second base adequately is a plus.
Awards
Player of the Month, May 2010
