Henry
Skeen

Henry Skeen, Hamilton Southeastern HS (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean frame with present athleticism throughout. Projects for more in the future.
Arm Action: RH Works primariliy out of the stretch with a big leg kickm leading to a high balance point. Achieves strong shoulder and lowr half separation down the slope with a longer arm action with some arm speed to pair.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. T2045, 1953 average rpm. Run over ride 2S profile.
SL: 70-73 mph. T1995, 1949 average rpm. Sharp gloveside sweep with some slight depth.
CH: 73-74 mph. T1263, 953 average rpm. Strong movement profile with ability to kill huge spin.
SPLT: 72-72 mph.

Athleticism stands out for the 6-foot-1, 180-pounder. Gradually builds pace in the well-sequenced delivery to allow a loose, full-circle arm to continously accelerate. Shorter stride, upright finish. Fastball played with significant arm-side run at 85-86, touched 87.5 on his best bullet. Short sweep on the 76-77 mph slider that was inconsistent in this look. Best secondary was a splitter with killed-spin that played with tumble. It is a raw-but-athletic operation for now, but the arm speed is valued and he has a real chance to polish.

+ Skeen is another freshman that showed a glimpse of his high ceiling at this event. The 6-foot, 170 pounder uses an up-tempo delivery with a tall lift and dynamic move down the slope. The hips are advanced for the class and the arm works full and fast. The fastball worked in the low-to-mid 80s, touching 86 twice, but he mostly pitched at 82-84 with control. His low 70s slider and mid-70s split both show proper shape and appear usable, with the split as the better pitch on this day. Skeen is a great rotator for the age, evident in the 97-plus exits he produced from the right-side of the dish and he holds some upside as a potential power hitting corner OF, as well, but the operation he brought to the bump is one of my favorites in the 2028 class from the winter showcase season.