Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Hirokazu Sawamura is a 21-year-old Japanese outfielder/infielder from Eastern New Mexico University who earned All-Lone Star Conference Third-Team recognition in 2026. Standing 5'8", the left-handed batter led ENMU with a .359 batting average (24th in LSC), 70 hits (7th in LSC), and a .462 slugging percentage. He demonstrated consistency with a .452 on-base percentage (33rd in LSC), drove in 26 runs, and showcased speed with 17 stolen bases (16th in LSC) and 10 doubles. The junior from Kiyose, Japan is showing promising offensive development as a prospect transitioning from college baseball.
Strengths
- + Strong batting average of .359 leading team
- + High on-base percentage of .452 showing plate discipline
- + Solid slugging percentage of .462
- + Speed and baserunning ability with 17 stolen bases
- + Consistent offensive production with 70 hits
- + All-Lone Star Conference Third-Team recognition
- + Multiple doubles (10) showing gap power
- + Young prospect with room for development at age 21
Weaknesses
- - College-level competition, not yet proven at professional level
- - Relatively small stature at 5'8" may limit power ceiling
- - Team finished with poor 17-33 record suggesting weak competition level
- - Limited professional experience
- - No MLB or advanced minor league track record yet
About
Hirokazu Sawamura is a rp for the San Diego Padres.
Player Overview
RP
San Diego Padres