6. Florida Marlins
Kyle Skipworth, c, Patriot HS, Rubidoux, Calif.
B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 195. Age: 18.
Scouting Report
A veteran of two USA Baseball teams (junior and youth national teams),
Skipworth is the best high school catcher in the nation, and may be the best
prep prospect at that position since Joe Mauer was the first pick in the 2001
draft. Skipworth established himself as a top prospect last summer by blasting
a mammoth home run in the Aflac Classic in August. His hitting and power both
grade out in the 65-70 range on the 20-80 scouting scale. He set a California
state record by getting 18 consecutive hits in an April stretch, and at
6-foot-3, 195 pounds, he has enough strength to hit well with wood. Blessed
with quick reflexes and superior hand-eye coordination, Skipworth's bat speed
enables him to drive the ball hard to all fields, and his both his stance and
swing are ideal. After struggling defensively in the summer and fall, he has
improved immensely, particularly on receiving. His blocking and shifting skills
also have improved and he projects as a solid-average receiver. His only
below-average tool is his speed. However, Skipworth moves well for a catcher
and showed his athleticism with a 31-inch vertical leap at one showcase.
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