Anthony Ferrara (Credit: Sherry Clements)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Anthony Ferrara |
| Position: | Starting Pitcher |
| School: | Riverview HS (Fla.) |
| School Type: | High school |
| Academic Class: | Senior |
| Birthdate: | 9/2/89 |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Left |
| Report Date(s): | 02/13/08 |
| Game(s): | Sarasota HS |
Focus Area | Comments |
| Fastball: | In his first start of the year following a season that saw him shut down due to weakness in the back of his shoulder, Ferrara threw a fastball that topped out at 91 mph. |
| Curve: | Ferrara threw a small, hard curve in his three innings of work. |
| Changeup: | He didn't throw any changeups in his first outing of the year. |
| Control: | He was generally around the plate, a good sign for a first start. |
| Poise: | He didn't have any issues with poise facing one of the state powerhouses. |
| Physical Description: | He's not the biggest guy in the world, though there is room for growth. But it's his arm people are most impressed with and concerned about. |
| Medical Update: | He's now healthy after what's been termed a minor shoulder issue. Ferrara consulted with Dr. James Andrews, who told him all he needed was a good strengthening program. |
| Strengths: | When he's on, he's got above-average stuff, a power lefty with a fastball-hard curve combination. |
| Weaknesses: | No matter how minor the shoulder issue was, scouts will need to be convinced it won't be a recurring problem. |
| Summary: | Any pitcher coming off of any kind of injury is always going to be difficult to place in terms of draft status. If he stays healthy, he's got a chance to go pretty well as a southpaw with some plus stuff. There will be some risk involved, but isn't there always when high school pitchers are concerned? |