Justin Yonke
15 # Right Center
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 4 Years
Full Name: Justin Daniel Yonke
Birthplace: Zion, IL.
Born: April 9th, 1988
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 2nd, 2009
Nickname: Justin
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’09” / Weight: 165
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Stats | 51 | 156 | 137 | 42 | 78 | 56 | .500 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 0 | .504 | 11 | 28 | 7 | 19 | .409 | 1.004 | 3 | 8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Career | 67 | 201 | 177 | 53 | 100 | 73 | .498 | 59 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .508 | 14 | 38 | 9 | 24 | .412 | 1.006 | 3 | 13 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Playoffs | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .600 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 1.100 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Tournaments | 27 | 86 | 77 | 17 | 33 | 23 | .384 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .377 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 9 | .299 | .760 | 1 | 8 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Fall League | 21 | 71 | 53 | 26 | 45 | 24 | .634 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .623 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 18 | .453 | 1.256 | 3 | 2 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 40 | Power: 42 | Run: 50 | Arm: 52 | Field: 55 | Overall: 48
First Pro Contract: Shenanigans Men’s Softball
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2010
Team debut: 6-26-10 vs. Breeze Softball, at Belvidere, North’ going ( 2 for 4 , RBI / Run )
Last Game: 8- 3-11 vs. PF Flyers Softball, at SportsPark, B’ going ( 0 for 3 )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Monday, June 28th, 2010 vs. Breeze Softball, Gm 1 at Belvidere, North’
First Double: Monday, July 12th, 2010 vs. Havoc Softball, Gm 2 at Belvidere, South’
First Triple: Monday, July 19th, 2010 vs. Peterson Patch Club, Gm 1 at Belvidere, North’
First Home Run: *
Scouting Report
Hitting
Justin Yonke is not your typical ultra-talented, projectable athlete displaying his natural young ability at a young age. He’s already physically mature and I wonder how much more room he has to grow. Justin is versatile enough to hit anywhere in the lineup and his swing plane will result in plenty of fly balls,which will mean more extra base hits. He swings with intent, which will often lead to swings-and-misses, but when contact is made, the ball has the potential to go a long way. He’s also adept at using the entire field and many are waiting and anticipating his pull power will be soon to come.
Base-Running & Defense
Justin Yonke mental make-up, smarts, and work ethic are widely praised and he gives the Club more value than the average second baseman because of his plus glove range. Although he’s not Gold Glove material yet, he continues to make strides as a fielder. Last season he improved his throwing accuracy and continued to display adequate range afield. The natural talent is there for Justin, but he’ll need to make a few adjustments to take his game to the next level. Justin is an excellent base runner as well and will take an extra base when opportunities occur.
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