 Jess Todd (Tony Farlow)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Jess Todd |
| Position: | Starting Pitcher |
| School: | University of Arkansas |
| School Type: | Four-Year College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 04/20/86 |
| Height: | 6'0" |
| Weight: | 210 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 05/04/07 |
| Game(s): | LSU |
Focus Area | Comments |
| Fastball: | Todd has a strong average fastball that he throws anywhere from 89 to 94 mph. |
| Changeup: | Todd's changeup is a below-average offering. |
| Slider: | He throws an average slider. |
| Control: | Todd has above-average command, especially of his fastball and changeup. |
| Poise: | He has excellent makeup. |
| Physical Description: | Todd is a bit undersized and draws comparisons in body type to Fernando Rodney. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Above-average command and good fastball. |
| Weaknesses: | Secondary offerings are not as consistent as the fastball. |
| Summary: | While Arkansas Friday starter Nick Schmidt gets more of the attention, Todd has done a nice job, first as a reliever and now as the Saturday starter. With a good fastball, an average slider and excellent command, he might best be suited to a bullpen role at the next level. If he can bring the changeup up to snuff, he could get a look as a starter. |