Colin Yeaman began his college career at College of the Canyons, where he hit .417 with 13 home runs over 56 games. After transferring to UC Irvine, question marks surrounded the shoulder injury he’d battled in 2024.
- Height/Weight: 6’2″, 200 lbs.
- Date of Birth: April 15, 2004
- Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Offensive Performance
As a freshman in 2023, Yeaman immediately looked like one of the better hitters in the CCCAA, hitting in the middle of the order and playing shortstop for a College of the Canyons squad that came within one game of a state tournament bid.
He started his sophomore campaign hot, slashing .405/.494/.649, but made it just 18 games before getting sidelined by a shoulder injury on March 9th and missing the rest of the season.
Hitting Mechanics
Here’s a look at Yeaman at the plate:
- Frame: Lean and long 6’2″, 200 lbs. Room for added bulk.
- Stance: Slightly open setup, hands positions chest-high. Slight crouch. Spots ball pre-pitch with front shoulder.
- Swing Path: Hands steady through load. Bat gets in-plane early. Circular swing finishes shoulder-high with natural lift.
- Lower Half: Slight knee lift as timing mechanism. Foot lands within the box at 30-degree angle. Outstanding hip rotation.
- Approach: All-fields approach, favoring the pull side. Able to lift pitches low in the zone with ease.
Yeaman’s offensive game is characterized by his solid bat-to-ball skills. Though he will occasionally get fooled by off-speed pitches, overall he shows the ability to track pitches and not chase out of the zone.
His shows an ability to drive the ball into the gaps and elevate his contact for extra-base hits. Though he lacks elite power, he understands and utilizes launch angle well, making him a well-rounded offensive threat as long as he can continue to make consistent contact.
Defensive and Position Outlook:
Yeaman’s athleticism gives him positional versatility, which he will likely need as a pro, without the elite defense required at the shortstop position. One wonders how long he’ll hold Ryan Castro off of the position at UC Irvine, and moving forward, he seems more of a Tyler Fitzgerald type – able to play shortstop in a pinch, but a likelier candidate to move around and play third base, shortstop, or even corner outfield in the pros.
Projection and Summary:
Yeaman has a well-rounded offensive skill set that should give him a chance to succeed at the pro level, though his ability to consistently make contact against elite pitching will be a key factor in his development. His approach and bat-to-ball skills have allowed him to excel thus far, and his natural ability to elevate the ball makes him a threat for extra-base hits.
While there’s some risk in how his hit tool will translate against higher-level competition, his power potential and positional versatility add to his value. If he can refine his approach and continue to adjust to better pitching, there’s a path for him to carve out a role as a productive offensive player.
| Hit | Discipline | Power | Field | Arm | Run | Ovr | |
| Future | 45 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 40 |
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