Nick Farkas # 16 * OUTFIELD 6-1 * 190 * SOPHOMORE R-R * Age: 19 WALNUTPORT, PA - Northampton
Walnutport, Pa. - Named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division Rookie of the Year
last season . . . batted .310 and drove in 19 runs . . . finished season strongly with 10 hits in last 25
at-bats . . . went 2 for 3 with two doubles and three RBIs in victory over Mansfield . . . was 4 for 7
with a triple, homer and three RBIs in twinbill against New Jersey Tech.
Big and strong youngster with good power . . . showed improved skills hitting
breaking
balls during the fall . . . experienced outfielder who is starting to master fastest routes to get to
balls in the gaps . . . has a strong arm and will peg out runners trying to take an extra base.
Background: Two-year starting outfielder for Northampton High School . . .
chosen
on the
All-Mountain Valley Conference team . . . also named to the All-Area team by the Allentown Morning Call .
. . chosen as the 2000 Babe Ruth League Hitter of the Year . . . majoring in Elementary Education.
