Russian Pitcher and Possible Two-Way with National Team Experience Seeking Overseas Opportunity
Name: Viktor Faraonov-Kozhevnikov
Height: 6'1/187cm
Weight: 205/93kg
DOB: April 16, 1999
Date Available: November 1, 2026
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: SP
Positions (alt): 2B, 3B, RP, RF, CF, LF
College:
Personal
Fastball velocity 82-83 T85
Cutter velocity 78-80 T82
Slider velocity 70-75 T77
Curveball velocity 68-70 T72
Contact hitter
I’ve played my entire career as a starting pitcher and occasionally played in the field and at the bat. I usually start 80% as a pitcher and 20% start in other positions
My best skill besides pitching are good fast accurate throws from OF and good speed and agility.
My entire career I’ve been more or less contact hitter with little power but now I am stronger and can hit balls to the fences too.
I consider myself a good teammate. When asked, I will give advice, when necessary, I will support them. In my free time, I am ready to help my teammates with their training: throwing overhand or underhand for batting practice, spotting in the gym, catching in the field on batting practice.
I am lead by example guy. Calm and collected worker. For me it is easier to demonstrate my skills than argue about them with coaches and teammates.
I will bring professionalism and my baseball knowledge to the team that wants to sign me.
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Career highlights
Best pitcher of U18 Euro Qualifier in Zürich, Switzerland in 2017
Best pitcher by stats of U23 Euro Qualifier in Bratislava in 2018
Russian national baseball team roster for 2019 Prague Week and 2019 Euro Qualifier in Bulgaria
Best pitcher of the season in “Meteor” baseball club in 2024
Best pitcher of the season in “Meteor” baseball club in 2025
Best pitcher of the season in “Meteor” baseball club in 2026
Overseas Goals
I want to travel around the world and play my favorite game. I want to try my skills in the foreign league and improve my pitching to possibly play in one of the top baseball leagues in Japan, Korea or USA.
I am competing since my childhood. Every year I am playing and growing with my team.
Current Fitness Level
My in season routine always includes 2 recovery days after start, 1 gym day 3 days after start and fielding and hitting practices.
In the offseason, I’m focused on improving my physical performance, improving my throwing velocity and designing my pitching arsenal.
Articles/Recognitions
Viktor Faraonov-Kozhevnikov: “Balashikha Wants to Be Among the Top Four”
About Group B Baseball Masterpieces: Remembering The Best Games
Playing Experience
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Meteor | 6 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .273 | .364 | .467 |
| 2025 | Balashikha | 15 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 2 | .289 | .289 | .440 |
| 2026 | Meteor | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .077 | .200 | .077 |
College/Amateur Pitching
| Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Balashikha | 2.05 | 5 | 1 | 30.2 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2023 | Balashikha | 8.73 | 6 | 0 | 34.0 | 39 | 33 | 35 | 6 | 63 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - |
| 2024 | Meteor | 9.28 | 7 | 1 | 32.0 | 42 | 33 | 35 | 5 | 44 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - |
| 2025 | Balashikha | 5.31 | 8 | 1 | 42.1 | 36 | 55 | 28 | 28 | 39 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | - |
| 2026 | Meteor | 4.86 | 12 | 1 | 72.0 | 73 | 89 | 44 | 11 | 64 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 1 | - |
Video Highlights
Testimonials
I have known Viktor for more than 7 years and I can say that he is a very good stable player. As a pitcher, he is very calm on the mound, he is not afraid to play even with the strongest batters. He also has a good understanding of game situations and a high speed of decision-making. He approaches training responsibly. He does not conflict with teammates and coaches. In general, he is a very positive and kind person.
Additional Info
Playing preferences: Europe (ie. Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, France etc.), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand, South Africa, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, LBMQ, Puribec, etc.), Latin America Semi-Pro (Argentina or Guatemala), Latin America Pro (Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, etc)
Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Give me a floor, pillow and a mat to sleep on, Host Family
Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season
Prior engagements: No
Recent injuries/illnesses: Knee injury from October 2025. Internal contusion of the knee bones without damage to ligaments and menisci
Traveling with a companion: No
Educational background: College degree in computer science 2019