12/03/2023 - National Showcase - Sacramento, CA Kenji is a 2027 C/3B prospect with a strong lower half at 5'8" 157 pounds. Behind the plate, he gets in a good setup and shows off good footwork. He moves with agility and does a really nice job of getting his knees down quickly with a down angle chest on balls in the dirt. He does a solid job receiving with firm hands that really stick the baseball. He has a quick exchange and makes accurate throws with a short action and a quick release. At third, he gets in a good position pre-pitch and shows off active feet. He gets in a low fielding position with firm hands out in front. He takes good angles to the baseball and shows off an impressive backhand. He has a quick exchange and makes accurate throws across the diamond. At the plate, he starts in a crouched stance and has a squared stride with a good load back. He has smooth rhythm and timing, and he does a great job of keeping his balance centered. His lower half leads to the baseball, and he shows off impressive bat speed with an on-plane swing path. He gets great extension on the backside and finishes high. He squares the ball up consistently and flashes the ability to really drive the ball. Overall, Kenji is an exciting prospect that we are looking forward to seeing more of as he continues to develop!