Evan
Skelskey

Evan Skelskey, Corona High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS Athlete with a catcher-first look and the versatility to move around the INF.
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup with relaxed hands and a controlled, timed hand load. Sinks into back leg when loading up. Efficient through the zone with good use of the lower half. Shows the ability to stay through the middle of the field. Comfortable letting the ball travel and using the middle of the field, with the ability to turn on mistakes. 68.6 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 362' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-83 mph. Short, hand-to-ear release. Throws show carry and stay on line, with actions that suggest reliability controlling the running game.
Defense: 1.89-2.06 pop times. Receives with quiet, soft hands and presents the glove well. Sets a stable base behind the plate and works cleanly through the catch. Footwork out of the crouch is efficient, and the transfer is quick and direct.
ATH: 6.74 runner in the 60. 1.53 and 3.69 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 61.46 Edge Score

Skelskey stood out as one of the more athletic catchers in attendance, separating himself with a rare blend of speed, arm strength, and defensive polish. Not many primary catchers move well, but Skelskey is a clear exception, posting a 6.74 60-yard dash, one of the top times on the leaderboard. That athleticism carried over to the offensive side, where he turned in a strong BP round with a 98.3 mph max exit velocity and 362-foot max batted distance. At the plate, he stands tall with a slow, controlled load that creates torque and a rubber-band effect through the zone, and he showcased that approach in game action with an impressive opposite-field base hit. Behind the plate is where Skelskey truly shined. He recorded 1.89-2.06 pop times and led the event with an 83 mph arm velocity, with every throw on line and consistently in the tag zone, making life easy for middle infielders. His actions were clean, athletic, and confident throughout. Expected to see some playing time at catcher this season for Corona, Skelskey’s lanky 6-1, 172-pound frame still has plenty of room to mature, and as the body continues to develop, there’s a strong chance his overall game takes another step forward.