Draft Analysis: Rounds 21-25

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Draft Analysis: Rounds 21-25

 

Round 21: Peter Farina, Virginia Commonwealth University, C

Scouting Report: The Cubs and scout Billy Swoope have had lots of success scouting Virginia. Swoope has nabbed the likes of Jason Dubois, Justin Jones and Sean Marshall among others from Virginia. In 2005, the Cubs took four Virginia players, and Farina was the third behind Scott Taylor and Matt Avery. Farina was part of a Virginia Commonwealth team that went 33 and 22 and reached the College World Series Regional. The 6’1” 200 pound catcher has a catcher’s build and is solid behind the plate. He possesses a strong arm and was named co-defensive player of the year in the Colonial Athletic Conference. After hitting .345 in 113 at-bats in 2004, Farina struggled with the bat this year. He hit just .250 in 204 at-bats with an on-base percentage below .300. Those numbers are even less impressive when you consider the easy schedule that Virginia Commonwealth plays. His poor speed and low walk numbers could become a problem in the future. Farina did show some pop and made solid contact, but he needs to hit for a higher average. He has already signed and is playing in Mesa.

Analysis: At best, I see a future backup here. His ceiling is that of a Henry Blanco type player; someone who hits for a low average but is solid behind the plate and can hit the occasional home run.

 

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