The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Tommy Farkas, Strongsville (OH), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B One of the states highest ranked uncommitted prospects. Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Big, powerful trunks for legs. Delivery: Slow paced mechanics Arm Action: LH. Strong, heavy arm that accelerates well down the mound. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Heavy ASR. T2363, 2244 average rpm. CB: 73-73 mph. Good depth. T2478, 2478 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. Serious potential. T2643, 2347 average rpm.
2/12/23
Tommy Farkas: LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2105). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2235; Avg 2232). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2273; Avg 2257).
2/05/23
Tommy Farkas: LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 67 mph; shows sure hands, a fluid transfer, and consistent feet. produced pop times of 2.20-2.39. Some flexibility and calm setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows high effort. and topped out at 85 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2187; Avg 2099). Throws a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2375; Avg 2375).
5/31/22
LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. During batting practice, Farkas had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced active stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, had a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 70 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.0. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 72-75 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1863). He had some action on his changeup (67-70). Threw a 2/8 slider (65-67) with late action. (Max spin 2221; Avg 2116).
2/05/22
Tommy Farkas: LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 76-79 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2139; Avg 2034). Threw a 1/7 curveball (62-66) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1946). He shows slight action on his changeup (67-70). His 2/8 slider (64-69) had late action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2121). Ran a 4.39 30 yard dash.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B One of the states highest ranked uncommitted prospects.
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Big, powerful trunks for legs.
Delivery: Slow paced mechanics
Arm Action: LH. Strong, heavy arm that accelerates well down the mound.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Heavy ASR. T2363, 2244 average rpm.
CB: 73-73 mph. Good depth. T2478, 2478 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Serious potential. T2643, 2347 average rpm.
Tommy Farkas: LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2105). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2235; Avg 2232). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2273; Avg 2257).
Tommy Farkas: LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 67 mph; shows sure hands, a fluid transfer, and consistent feet. produced pop times of 2.20-2.39. Some flexibility and calm setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows high effort. and topped out at 85 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2187; Avg 2099). Throws a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2375; Avg 2375).
LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. During batting practice, Farkas had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced active stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, had a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 70 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.0. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 72-75 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1863). He had some action on his changeup (67-70). Threw a 2/8 slider (65-67) with late action. (Max spin 2221; Avg 2116).
Tommy Farkas: LHP/1B, (2025) Strongsville, OH. 6-foot, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 76-79 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2139; Avg 2034). Threw a 1/7 curveball (62-66) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1946). He shows slight action on his changeup (67-70). His 2/8 slider (64-69) had late action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2121). Ran a 4.39 30 yard dash.