Jacob
Farias

Farias entered the event highly touted by San Diego based scout Vinnie Alfino after a strong showing when he saw him during the 2025 CIF-SS playoffs. The two-way product out of Elsinore did not disappoint with a strong performance across his position player and bullpen session. Farias is strongly built with athleticism in his frame at present measuring 6'2 188 lbs. with 7.3 60 yard sprint speed giving him a corner defensive profile. The arm strength for him on the INF backs up a profile to handle 2B/3B defensive position reaching 83 MPH while flashing consistent carry/accuracy to his throws. At the plate his offensive profile backs up he corner defensive profile showing impact in the bat with strength to drive a 101.4 MPH max EV while crushing a 391' pull side blast for a HR giving him comfort to handle the offensive requirement of a 3B long term profile. Farias has 80 MPH bat speed with nearly 21 Gs of rotational acceleration to back up the impact profile he presents offensively. But, as good as everything Farias does on the position player side of the game it's what he does on the mound that might be his long term futre. With an athletic operation that features tempo, arm speed, body control and fluidity the righthander lived at 86.5-88.8 on a lively FB that spins at 2232 RPMs on average while popping 89.5 MPH on his best bolt of the day. The best offspeed for Farias was his 76.8-77.4 MPH CHG which he kills nearly 1000 RPMs of spin off of to average 1388 RPMs on the offering. He mixes in a CUT FB to provide something to his glove side, but the FB-CHG duo highlight what could be a long term starter profile at the next level.

The two-way standout capped off an impressive regular season with a performance that showcased his all-around game. A consistent contributor for EHS in ‘25, Farias set the tone early with a line-drive two-run single in the first inning — a hard-hit ball to LF over the 3rd baseman's head. He works from a balanced setup and feet just outside shoulders, with a small leg kick and short stride, pairing that with a level path that today, created line drives and hard GBs. Farias wraps up his regular season campaign with a .346 AVG, 20 RBIs, and a .416 OBP, providing steady production in the middle of the Tigers' order. He’s shown the ability to compete in tough counts (RBI single came in 2K hole), drive in runs, and be a consistent presence in finding ways to reach base. Defensively, Farias stood out at 3B, making multiple high-level plays that underscored his instincts and actions on the infield. He charged several slow rollers cleanly and made tough forehand plays to his left, showcasing quick footwork, soft hands, and a confident release while on the move. His arm plays comfortably across the diamond with good carry and accuracy. He has the tools and instincts to stick at third, and his game-speed reads were impressive throughout the contest. On the mound, Farias closed out the game with two scoreless innings, flashing the same poise and versatility that’s made him a key arm in the Tigers’ rotation this year. His FB sat 84–85 mph, working off a 73 mph CB and 75 mph CH. While not overpowering, Farias uses a deceptive full-turn delivery that creates tough looks, especially for RHHs. He filled up the zone and mixed pitches effectively to keep hitters off balance. Across the spring season, Farias finished with a perfect 3-0 record, a 1.80 ERA, and 39 strikeouts over 35 innings pitched. He shows clean mechanics, a repeatable tempo, and the ability to generate weak contact. Now with the regular season wrapped up, the real fun begins for Farias and the rest of the Tigers as the CIF-SS Playoffs kick off next week.