Zak Farkes
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Zak Farkes
| Born: | May 30, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2005: Undrafted Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Harvard University |
| High School: | Buckingham Browne & Nichols |
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Zak Farkes (born May 30, 1983 inBoston, MA), was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an undrafted free agent out of Harvard University.
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Scouting Report
- Good, smart athlete. Originally played second, third, and first base in the organization, but was converted to a catcher in 2006. Average speed and power. Aggressive hitter. Able to play all infield and outfield positions. Lifelong Red Sox fan. ~ Soxprospects.com
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Amateur Career
- Farkes was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year as a freshman and led the league in home runs and was named to the All-Ivy team as a utility player as a sophomore. Zak was drafted by the Red Sox in 2004, but decided to go back to school for his junior year.
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Pro Career
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Trivia
- Zak's family had Red Sox season tickets in Section 16, while he was growing up.
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External Links
- Zak Farkes - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Full Plate - Boston Globe Article on Farkes
- Royal Rooters Interview with Zak Farkes
