Michael
Farina

MIF Michael Farina (Mundelein, 2023) has steadily been on the rise in 2022 and showed well on both sides of the ball throughout the event. On day one, he made a high-level sliding play up the middle, which he followed up with a back-hand play in the hole - following up each play with a strong/athletic throw. Offensively, the right-handed hitter caught three barrels on day one, with two line-drives to left-field and on to right-field. Farina was one of the top uncommitted 2023 infielders over the course of the two-day event.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with more room for added physicality.
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal load and short stride. Athletic hands, stays direct to the baseball, flat through the zone, and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 MPH. 348' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Athletic arm action, can throw from multiple platforms, arm plays loose, natural high 3/4 slot. Accurate arm.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, presents the glove early, plays with rhythm and fluidity, comfortable on the move, soft hands.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 108 in the state of Illinois as a 2023 graduate.The athletic 6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed hitting shortstop batted lead off for his team. Wide stance, weight preloaded to the back leg, short stride. Quick, athletic hands, compact swing, ability to drive the baseball to all fields. Went 1-for-2 at the plate with an infield single, two walks and three runs scored. Defensively from shortstop, Farina works low to high while fielding out front, quiet footwork, full range to both glove side and up the middle, quick, clean exchange. Throws from a short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot with accurate throws to first. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Slender frame. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Confident look. Tall setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Above-average feel for the barrel, direct path to the baseball, consistent hard contact into the pull-side gap.
Power: 94.9 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws play with some carry.
Defense: Balanced footwork, clean exchange, efficient actions, polished approach.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate tall-and-fall delivery, high balance point, lands squared, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Clean out of the hands, thrown for strikes. T2148, 2024 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Sharp acting, 11/5 break, feel down in the zone. T2425, 2378 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Flashed arm-side run, maintains arm speed. 

Hit: RHH. Weight preload to the back side, minimal load, leg kick stride. Loose, effortless swing, athletic hands, compact swing path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92.05 max exit velocity, averaged 82.61 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play with carry.
Defense: Athletic footwork, works low to high, flashed soft hands, quick transfer.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Long frame, room for physical development.
Delivery: Tall/fall like delivery, smooth tempo, slight pause in leg lift, works in line to target, shoulders work slightly uphill.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short, loose action.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Four-seam type, mostly straight, consistent strikes, average spin rate of 2,220 RPM via TrackMan.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, average spin rate of 2,262 RPM via TrackMan.
CH: 72-73 mph. Occasional downward action, arm speed same as fastball.

Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, bar load trigger, long stride to even. Short level swing, repeated hard pull-side gap contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Maintains body control on the move, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Slender build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, quick pause prior to working downhill, works direct to target, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path works from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Plays straight, flashed occasional arm-side run. 2,131 RPM average, has some jump to it; averaged 17.2 inches of Induced Vertical Break
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape that showed some depth, late break when he gets on top to snap it off. Developing feel to spin. 

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, vertical bat at load that wraps some, short stride.  Loose whippy hands, quick bat, short and level bat path, line drive approach, swings with intent.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short and loose arm action, works from multiple 3/4 arm angles.
Defense: Works around the baseball at times, loose hips, hands play under center, clean hand exchange, plays through.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

5-foot-10, 135 pounds; was very productive out of the two-hole for the Lightning, which went 3-1 over the weekend. Recorded six hits, three of which were doubles. Right-handed hitter, line-drive approach with a pull-side preference. Flat-planed swings with average bat speed, but a feel for the barrel. Solid, fundamental actions on defense, room for improvement and growth; fits a second base profile.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-10, 135-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, uptempo, repeatable, works on-line with regular effort throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Works mostly straight, thrown for strikes, occasional late run.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp spin and depth.
CH: 65-69 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed, slight arm-side-action at times.

Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, long stride works back to square. Level path, line-drive approach, consistent pull-side approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the baseball, steady hands and clean quick release at times.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.