Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 1B/LHP Iain Farber (West Canada Valley)
January 2, 2024
Iain Farber Spotlight
Iain Farber
Class of 2024 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 147 / POS: 9
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: West Canada ValleyState: NY
- Summer Team: CNY PIONEERS
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Height: 6-4Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
73
Max FB
(08/05/21)
71 - 72
FB
(08/05/21)
Position
7.51
60-yard
(02/22/22)
79
INF Velo
(02/21/23)
Power Speed Score
(02/21/23)
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
(02/21/23)
78.6 - 80.7
Velo Range
(02/21/23)
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/21/23)
1955
Spin Rate (max)
(02/21/23)
1739
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/21/23)
IVB (max)
(02/22/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/22/22)
HM (max)
(02/21/23)
HM (avg)
(02/21/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/29/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/29/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/29/22)
Zone %
(02/21/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/21/23)
2023 Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley
Feb 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.5
Velo Range
78.6 - 80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.7
Spin Rate (max)
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
1739
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
75.9
Velo Range
73.1 - 75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.6
Spin Rate (max)
1934
Spin Rate (avg)
1684
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley
Feb 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
76
Velo Range
74.1 - 75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.8
Spin Rate (max)
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
1734
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.0
Velocity (max)
(02/21/23)
73.5 - 74.0
Velo Range
(02/21/23)
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/21/23)
2033
Spin Rate (max)
(02/21/23)
2009
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/21/23)
IVB (max)
(02/21/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/21/23)
HM (max)
(06/29/22)
HM (avg)
(06/29/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/29/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/29/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/29/22)
Zone %
(02/22/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/21/23)
2023 Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley
Feb 21, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
73.5 - 74
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.3
Spin Rate (max)
2033
Spin Rate (avg)
2009
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
66
Velo Range
64.5 - 66
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.3
Spin Rate (max)
1851
Spin Rate (avg)
1810
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley
Feb 22, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
67.1
Velo Range
64.9 - 66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.5
Spin Rate (max)
1810
Spin Rate (avg)
1790
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
(02/22/22)
72.2 - 73.7
Velo Range
(02/22/22)
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/22/22)
1267
Spin Rate (max)
(02/22/22)
1219
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/22/22)
IVB (max)
(02/22/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/22/22)
HM (max)
(02/22/22)
HM (avg)
(02/22/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/22/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/22/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/22/22)
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley
Feb 22, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.9
Velo Range
72.2 - 73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.4
Spin Rate (max)
1267
Spin Rate (avg)
1219
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/21/23)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/21/23)
244
Distance (avg)
(02/21/23)
369
Distance (max)
(02/21/23)
Hard Hit %
(02/21/23)
Sweet Spot %
(02/21/23)
Line Drive %
(02/21/23)
Fly Ball %
(02/21/23)
Ground Ball %
(02/22/22)
2023 Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley
Feb 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.4
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
369
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.3
Distance (avg)
201
Distance (max)
310
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley
Feb 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.3
Distance (avg)
143
Distance (max)
308
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
(02/21/23)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/21/23)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
(02/21/23)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/21/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/22/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/22/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/21/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/21/23)
2023 Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley
Feb 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
21.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
70
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
67.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley
Feb 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
18.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
63.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
66.87
Edge Score
(02/22/22)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/22/22)
Rise+
(02/22/22)
Sink+
(02/22/22)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(06/29/22)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(06/29/22)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(06/29/22)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(06/29/22)
Stride Length (avg)
(06/29/22)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(06/29/22)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(06/29/22)
Arm Speed (avg)
(06/29/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(06/29/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(06/29/22)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(06/29/22)
Arm Slot (avg)
(06/29/22)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(06/29/22)
Arm Path (avg)
(06/29/22)
Deception (avg)
(06/29/22)
Torque (avg)
(06/29/22)
Efficiency (avg)
(06/29/22)
Sequencing (avg)
(06/29/22)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Swift
Swift
1.72
10-yd
(06/29/22)
4.00
30-yd
(02/21/23)
7.22
60-yd
(02/21/23)
19.1
Run speed (max)
(02/21/23)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
(06/29/22)
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Upcoming Events
Showcase | State | Date | Location |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NAT | 02/04 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Southern Tier | NY | 02/10 | Greater Binghamton Sports Complex - Binghamton, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley | NY | 02/18 | SUNY Sullivan - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: West | NY | 02/19 | Sahlen's Sports Park - Elma, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Central | NY | 02/20 | Accelerate Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Capital Region | NY | 02/21 | AllStars Academy - Latham, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Downstate | NY | 02/22 | East Coast Sports and Fitness - Yorktown Heights, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Long Island | NY | 02/23 | Long Island Sports Complex - Freeport, NY |
2024 NY/PA Rising Stars (2028-2029 Grads) | NY | 03/03 | Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Pitcher / Catcher Analysis | NY | 03/07 | Athletes Warehouse - Pleasantville, NY |
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance | NY | 03/09 | Accelerate Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |
Scouting Report
Physical: 6-foot-4, 200 pounds; Athletic, long build. 7.22 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman. Strong, physical approach with power to both gaps.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 79 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78 - 81 MPH; arm side run. SL: 74 MPH; short action. Worked down in the zone with good command to the glove side.
Physical: 6-foot-4, 190 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.29 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Barrel stays on plane efficiently during this swing with tilt to it.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing choppy feet. Hands are off to the side while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-76 MPH; straight action. SL: 65-66 MPH; flattens out.
Physical: 6-foot-4, 185 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.51 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Drops hands on the way back with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More ground balls than line drives and fly balls with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. fluid swing with feel for the barrel.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 74-75 MPH; arm side run with sink. SL: 65-67 MPH; tilting break. CH: 73-74 MPH; fading action.