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Jake Faherty
Jake Faherty
Jake Faherty
Jake Faherty

CLASS OF 2021

RHP

Jake
Faherty

Arkansas
Great Crossing (HS) • KY
6' 4" • 185LBS
R/R • 23yr 2mo
Travel Team: Commonwealth Baseball 17u express

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2021 National

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98FB
MAX
2791FB
SPIN
RATE
79-82CB
89-90CH

Commitment

Arkansas (6/01/21)
2024 DRAFT • Mariners • ROUND 11 • PICK 334

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Pitching

Fastball

98
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
93 - 98
Velo Range
7/14/21
2600
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Changeup

89 - 90
Velo Range
2/07/21
2074
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Curveball

79 - 82
Velo Range
7/14/21
2663
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Power
83
Exit Velocity (max)
2/09/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Run
7.12
60-yd
6/23/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
2/09/19
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

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2/29/24
As tantalizing as he was on the Cape this past summer, pumping heaters up to 97 mph with an upper-80s slider/cutter, Faherty still had pitched only one inning in two years as a Razorback. The slender-bodied, quick-armed righthander’s stuff was not an issue, but his control had been. Since last summer he has lowered his slot and the results have created better control with very good sink on an already hot fastball. He was very good closing out Friday’s game with back-to-back strikeouts against Oregon State for the save. His fastball was diving at 95-96 and his 85-86 mph slider was outstanding. His stuff was hopping. Faherty again took the mound on Saturday against Oklahoma State with a 1-0 ninth-inning lead. He showed even more velocity, touching 98, and the same heavy life on his sinker. And his slider was firmer as well, leaving his hand at 89-90 mph spinning at 3,000 rpm. However, his control eluded him with two walks and a game-tying double. He then hit the next batter and was replaced on the mound. Faherty’s ability this spring to harness his big stuff in the strike zone will determine his ultimate draft value, but there’s no doubt his stuff has top-round characteristics.
8/01/23

Cape Cod: After pitching just one inning in two seasons for the Razorbacks, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-hander logged 18 innings this summer and also represented the Gatemen in the All-Star game. He attempts to keep his delivery simple, working slowly after a long set then delivering it to the plate from a high three-quarter release point with lightning quick arm speed. His arm speed is almost too quick, causing his timing to consistently be out of sync with his lower half which causes frequent misfires and a lack of control. His heater touched 97 while most landed in the 94-96 mph range. His top off speed pitch was a slider/cutter in the upper-80s. Its shape and movement was plus, but control was below average. Faherty walked 20 and struck out 20 in 18.1 innings this summer. Raw stuff-wise, it’s a two plus pitch arsenal that is worthy of top five round consideration, but control issues don’t allow it to play. Regardless, Faherty is a prospect and will be closely watched this fall and next spring back in Fayetteville.

6/23/20

Faherty has yet to work out his control issues, which has kept him on the recruiting board, but the arm is electric. His fastball sat 90-92 with elite spin rates up to 2652. He threw two breaking balls at 73 mph, one of which was sharp and in the strike zone with a spin rate of 2758. If he can figure out how to repeat his delivery, there is a special talent waiting to happen in his 6-foot-4, 170 pound frame.

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