Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 1B/LHP Iain Farber (West Canada Valley)

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.