The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.92
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. (71.8 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a slow big load, then uses a big leg kick controlled. Through the round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Athletic projectable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; had consistent athletic footwork, consistent sure hands, and a quick clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Recorded a 60 time of 7.19 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
2/18/23
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Setup includes a tall stance and a big leg kick. Had an upward swing plane and a a back foot finish. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural clean exchange, and sure hands. Deep fielding mechanics. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.96. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1860).
6/21/22
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 202-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. Smooth athletic in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;has a quick exchange, sure raw hands, and athletic smooth feet. Movements laterally were athletic raw and he fields the ball one hand. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.47. (Max spin ; Avg ).
2/19/22
Player Spotlight
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Raw solid during batting practice, Skarda displayed an exit velocity of 95 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (71.8 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall quiet stance with a big controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Had quick flashed bat speed, uphill swing plane and a front foot high finish. He barreled up a few balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid raw in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 84 mph; had average consistent footwork, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.38. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Michael Skarda, Rockford High School, 2024, MI
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Raw solid. Starts in a tall quiet stance with a big controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Quick flashed bat speed. Front foot high finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 90.1 mph. 71.8 mph bat speed average. 21.3 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, average consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid raw. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).
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Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. (71.8 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a slow big load, then uses a big leg kick controlled. Through the round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Athletic projectable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; had consistent athletic footwork, consistent sure hands, and a quick clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Recorded a 60 time of 7.19 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Setup includes a tall stance and a big leg kick. Had an upward swing plane and a a back foot finish. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural clean exchange, and sure hands. Deep fielding mechanics. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.96. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1860).
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 202-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. Smooth athletic in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;has a quick exchange, sure raw hands, and athletic smooth feet. Movements laterally were athletic raw and he fields the ball one hand. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.47. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Michael Skarda: 1B/RHP, (2024) Rockford High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Raw solid during batting practice, Skarda displayed an exit velocity of 95 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (71.8 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall quiet stance with a big controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Had quick flashed bat speed, uphill swing plane and a front foot high finish. He barreled up a few balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid raw in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 84 mph; had average consistent footwork, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.38. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Michael Skarda, Rockford High School, 2024, MI
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Raw solid. Starts in a tall quiet stance with a big controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Quick flashed bat speed. Front foot high finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 90.1 mph. 71.8 mph bat speed average. 21.3 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, average consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid raw. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).