Joey
McFarland

Joey McFarland: OF/RHP, (2024) Pomperaug, CT. 6-foot-1, 170-pound lanky projectable frame. (70.8 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide crouched stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was electric, displayed a rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. In the round he found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Confident recorded an outfield position velocity of 78 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a clean natural exchange. Fielded the ball to the side with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick loose arm action and uninterrupted slot. Confident on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands closed with a clean finish.  (Max spin 2228; Avg 2027).

Joey McFarland: OF/RHP, (2024) Pomperaug, CT. 6-foot-1, 160-pound long lengthy frame. Solid athletic at the plate, Mcfarland clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (60.9 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic open stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Has above average bat speed, long rotational swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average confident in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 79 mph; shows smooth feet, a clean lengthy exchange, and soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a long loose arm action with a high slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. An athlete, good, quick legs to him.

Exit Velocity: 84 mph

Arm Velocity: 79 mph

30-Yard Dash: 4.03

6-foot, 160-pound long lengthy frame. Athletic projectable at the plate, Mcfarland was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 86 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, used a short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive up the middle approach. Above average from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 80 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, soft hands, and developing aggressive feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a long loose arm action with a high slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Above average on the mound, had a arm angle and a long loose arm action with quick arm speed. Feel tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with an in line shoulders during delivery. Lands open with a falling off an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 71-75 mph; showed sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1950; Avg 1833). His changeup (69-70) showed control around the zone and fading action. Had glove side control and tight late action on his 2/8 slider (62-65). (Max spin 1983; Avg 1862).

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 80 mph