Charlie
Faoro

Christian Brothers University commit. Currently ranked No. 116 in the Illinois senior class. Lanky, long-limbed 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame. Hit out of the five-spot in the Vikings’ order, started at third base, and also pitched in relief. Tallied a hit in his two final at-bats, each of which went to the pull-side, including a loud backspun barrel in his final plate appearance. Quality, sure-handed defender at third base with a loose, strong arm and accurate throws across the diamond. Capable of providing above-average defensive production there at the next level. Was the final relief arm used by Homewood-Flossmoor in this contest; entered the game in the fifth inning. Worked exclusively from the stretch with a simple repeatable operation downhill, long stride to footstrike, lands slightly closed off from target and finished square. Short compact arm draw from the glove, high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 90 mph early, sat 87-89 mph, played primarily down in the zone and induced consistent groundball contact. Mixed in a low-70s slurvey-type breaking ball for strikes as well. Looks to be an essential two-way contributor for Homewood-Flossmoor as the season rolls on. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched stance.  Smooth load and short stride.  Uphill line drive swing with a gap to gap approach
Power: 88.49 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 319’ max distance. Crouched stance.  Smooth load and short stride.  Uphill line drive swing with a gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, natural high 3/4 slot, ability to throw from multiple platforms. Arm plays accurately.
Defense: Smooth, confident fielding actions, soft hands, quick feet, plays through the ball well.  Has advanced feel and rhythm for the infield.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, narrow feet, minimal pre-pitch load, short stride. Repeatable, compact swing, line drive type hitter, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82.64 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields low to the ground, smooth actions, fields out in front.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60. Lean, lanky build.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, easy, repeatable delivery, lands square, level shoulders, works in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Run/sinking action. T2642, 2573 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, tight spin, feel for it. T2748, 2444 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1837, 1775 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe tap, short stride. Loose swing, max bat speed of 70.9 MPH, peak hand speed of 22.3 MPH, stays inside the baseball, line drives at times, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90.32 max exit velocity, averaged 81.67 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Soft hands, active feet, plays through ball with proper direction, body control.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, bat wraps, leg lift timing trigger, strides to close.  Short, uphill path to contact, elevates the baseball to his pull-side.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the baseball, long to release.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Uncommitted, currently ranked 184 in Illinois, 6-foot-2, 175-pound, slender, long limbed, wide shoulder, athletic build. Faoro has been a super utility player for the Vikings.  Offensively  stands tall the box with his hands held high; short stride, short swing, very direct with barrel; unfazed by velocity.  Line drive, gap to gap approach; flashed power to the pull side. Defensively has soft hands; quick feet; above average arm. Throws from multiple slots; very accurate with carry and plenty of strength for the left-side of the diamond. Instincts allow him to be an above average defender anywhere in the infield. High-follow uncommitted 2022.