02/13/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - San Jose, CA Masataka is a SS/RHP out of Menlo Park, CA in the class of 2026. Defensively, he is very fundamentally sound by having good footwork and glove presentation. He fields with soft hands after reading the correct hops and throws accurately with a quick release to his targets. As a hitter, he showed great balance in his swing matched with great timing which allowed him to make solid contact consistently. He had an on plane bat path which enabled him to hit the ball to all fields in his approach. On the mound, he was very mature with his mechanics showing great balance and control with a consistent release point. He mixed 4 pitches which included a fastball with life, breaking ball with 11/5 action, a sharp slider and a good change up for his age. Masataka is a promising prospect for his age and if he continues to develop we believe he has a bright future ahead of him.