Skyler
Thellman

NPI

Uncommitted. Thellman, 6-4 205, is a physical specimen who can two-way at the next level. The RHH has natural hitting ability with some whip and strength in his bat. The in game power which is presently for XBH will take a huge jump with added weight and strength and he will start to lose a lot of baseballs once that extra mass and strength comes. On the mound Thellman is 85-88 with a low 70’s breaking ball and profiles most likely as a reliever at the next level. He has some effort in the delivery and does have room to improve command consistently but he has tools on the mound and the athleticism says he should only get better there as well. 

6-foot-4, 190-pound right-handed hitting infielder, long, lanky frame, athletic build, looks to have leaned out his frame some since we last saw him over the summer, listed as a primary third baseman, but started at shortstop against St. Francis. Offensively, hit out of the two-hole, open setup, hands start low, loading back and up as he strides to a balanced position. Good hand-eye coordination at the plate, has consistently shown the ability to compete at the plate, quick hands and good feel for the barrel, takes a middle approach, driving the ball gap-to-gap. More power to come as he fills out his frame with more mass.

6-foot-3 175 pounds. Thellman flat banged all weekend long, it didn’t matter the velocity or the type of arm he was facing, he just flat raked and was on base in 5 of 7 appearances alone on Sunday. He had two doubles, one in each gap to show off his true gap to gap pop. Thellman also showed a tremendous awareness for the strike zone drawing multiple walks on the day to have himself a day. Defensively he made a couple of really nice defensive plays including a backhand in the hole to nail a runner advancing to third on the groundball. Thellman left the scouts with a tremendous impression and there is a lot to like about the prospect.

6-foot-3, 175-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect, long frame with plenty of room to fill out. On the mound, arm works long, showing low on the back-side to a ¾ slot. Stretch-only, drop and drive delivery, works in-line, opens front-side, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball sat 80-81, topped out at 83, flashed run. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 70-71. Changeup showed fade at 74. Ran a 7.66 laser-timed 60. Offensively, wide, open setup, short stride, hands rise on load, some barrel wrap, remains balanced. Gap-to-gap type hitter, barrel path produces loft, 80 mph exit velocity. Defensively, short arm action, ¾ slot, accurate, 82 across the infield. Fields the ball cleanly with a soft glove, flashed quick hands.