James
Skeffington

James Skeffington: SS/RHP, (2027) Roxbury Latin School, MA. 5-foot-11, 148-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable during batting practice, Skeffington had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in an open stance with a wrapping load, then used a closed small stride. Bat speed was developing, used a long uphill swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 72 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a developing clean exchange, and developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base. 

James Skeffington: SS/RHP, (2027) Roxbury Latin School, MA. 5-foot-11, 145-pound athletic lean build. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, had a flat level swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 65 mph; has developing hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 65-66 mph; shows running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1597; Avg 1460).