23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
1B
RHP
Michael
Skarda
Rockford (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/L • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Elite Prospects
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/L • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Elite Prospects
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/22
17.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/22
371
Distance (max)
6/20/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/19/22
6.92
60
3/09/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
3/09/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
81.4 - 83.6
Velo Range
2/18/23
1860
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Changeup
73.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
2/18/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 67
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
69.2 - 75.6
Velo Range
2/18/23
1560
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
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.
12.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
371
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
296
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
269
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1860
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1560
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.6
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,048
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.8
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 75.6
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,931
Spin Rate (max)
1,560
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Knuckleball
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
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
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2023
- 2023 Elite Baseball Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- 2023 Elite Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Feb 19, 2023
- Results From 2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Feb 21, 2022
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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).