Prep Baseball Report

Progress Report: '24 OF/RHP Vincent Favata (Syosett)


Ted Williams
VP Scouting/Content

Throughout the spring, we'll be comparing some of the improvements made by preseason standouts. One of our deepest events took place on March 4th at The Liberty Arena in Williamsport, PA, where nearly 215 players joined for the annual Northeast Pride Scout Day. Uncommitted '24 OF/RHP Vincent Favata (Syosett) landed amongst the winners, impressing our staff with A/AVG arm talent and a loose swing from the RH box.

Vincent Favata OF / RHP / Syosset , NY / 2024

 

Last Look Notes: 2/13/22, Preseason Hudson Valley. Lean, slender 5-foot-9, 140-pound build with 7.69 footspeed in the 60YD. More to come physically, though the RH hitter finds some torque to the pull-side. Consistent feel for the barrel while posting a T85MPH EV (81 AVG) and 21MPH hand-speed. Did work around it at times; 75% ground ball rate via Trackman. The outfielder showed quality tracking skills and footwork with an accurate 77MPH throwing arm (H 3/4).

Recent Improvements: 3/4/23, Northeast Pride Scout Day. At a stronger 6-foot-1, 165-pounds, Favata generates efficient power in all phases. Pushed his run time down to 7.20 seconds with what's now to be considered two-way upside. Increased stride length and leverage at the plate, extending for distance (341FT) from a loose trigger. Natural backspin to the alleys with a T93MPH EV; +8MPH better than 2022. Reached a personal best 93MPH arm during defensive evals and hopped on the mound with three pitches at T83MPH FB. Finished the HS season batting an even .355. 

Projection: Since there's (still) room to add to a green frame, the ceiling has been raised even higher. There's a chance the run tool dips under 7.00 next, and pitching velo should see another boost in the near future. We really like the short-to-long movements offensively for power potential down the road. A name-to-know JR to keep tabs on throughout the summer.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2023 Summer Open: North Country NY 06/06 Tupper Lake Municipal Park / Tupper Lake, NY
2023 NY Open Pre-Tournament Combine (June 29th) NY 06/29 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex / Cortland, NY
2023 JR NYS Games NY 07/05 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex / Cortland, NY
2023 NY Open Pre-Tournament Combine (July 6th) NY 07/06 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex / Cortland, NY
2023 NY Open Pre-Tournament Combine (July 20th) NY 07/20 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex / Cortland, NY
PBR Junior Future Games NATIONAL 07/25 LakePoint
2023 NY Open Pre-Tournament Combine (Aug. 3rd) NY 08/03 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex / Cortland, NY
2023 Summer Open: Central NY 08/10 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex / Cortland, NY
2023 Summer Open: West NY 08/10 Clark V. Whited Complex / Brockport, NY
2023 Summer Open: East NY 08/15 Heritage Financial Park / Wappingers Falls, NY
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island NY 08/16 Medford Athletic Complex / Medford, NY
2023 Summer Open: Downstate NY 08/17 TBD/TBA - NYC