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).