27. Steve Macfarland, rhp (National rank: 186)
School: Lamar. Class: Jr.
Hometown: Marlboro, N.Y.
B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 215. Birthdate: 8/17/85.
Scouting Report: Macfarland opened his college career at Pace (N.Y.) in 2004, then transferred to Lamar when the Setters dropped to NCAA Division II. He spent most of his freshman and sophomore seasons as a reliever before making the transition to starting this spring. Macfarland won his first three decisions but has been inconsistent ever since. He pitched in the low 90s and touched 94 coming out of the bullpen in the Cape Cod League last summer, but has sat mostly in the high 80s in 2006. His fastball lacks life and his command wavers, so it's hittable when he leaves it over the plate. His slider can be a plus pitch at times, clocking in at 80-83 mph. He projects better as a reliever in pro ball, and he's going to have to improve his control in any case. A team that liked his arm strength on the Cape could pop him in the fifth round.