The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.89
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
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)
6.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
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.
14.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
Payton Skarda: OF/3B, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 200-pound. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide open stance with a quick arm bar load, then used a small controlled stride. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Athletic from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 89 mph;has athletic feet, soft hands, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front to the side, movements laterally were average. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.94 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
2/18/23
Payton Skarda: OF/3B, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. Started in an open stance with a leg kick. Has a short simple swing plane and has a back foot finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 93 mph;showed smooth feet, a clean quick exchange, and sure hands. Uses his glove deep. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.81. (Max spin 2422; Avg 2339).
6/21/22
Payton Skarda: OF/3B, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph. Clocked a time of 7.23 in the 60-yard dash.
2/19/22
Player Spotlight
Payton Skarda: OF, (2024) Rockford High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Raw smooth at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Had an upward uphill swing plane, average flashed bat speed and balanced high finish. Had some loud contact and found a couple of barrels. Pull side approach. Raw capable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 86 mph; had average footwork, a quick exchange, and soft consistent hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.3. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Payton Skarda, Rockford High School, 2024, MI
Position: OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Raw smooth. Began in a wide tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Average flashed bat speed. Balanced high finish, upward uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.2 mph. 67.8 mph bat speed average. 18.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft consistent hands, average footwork, quick exchange. Raw capable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 86 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).
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Payton Skarda: OF/3B, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 200-pound. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide open stance with a quick arm bar load, then used a small controlled stride. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Athletic from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 89 mph;has athletic feet, soft hands, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front to the side, movements laterally were average. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.94 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Payton Skarda: OF/3B, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. Started in an open stance with a leg kick. Has a short simple swing plane and has a back foot finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 93 mph;showed smooth feet, a clean quick exchange, and sure hands. Uses his glove deep. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.81. (Max spin 2422; Avg 2339).
Payton Skarda: OF/3B, (2024) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph. Clocked a time of 7.23 in the 60-yard dash.
Player Spotlight
Payton Skarda: OF, (2024) Rockford High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Raw smooth at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Had an upward uphill swing plane, average flashed bat speed and balanced high finish. Had some loud contact and found a couple of barrels. Pull side approach. Raw capable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 86 mph; had average footwork, a quick exchange, and soft consistent hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.3. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Payton Skarda, Rockford High School, 2024, MI
Position: OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Raw smooth. Began in a wide tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Average flashed bat speed. Balanced high finish, upward uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.2 mph. 67.8 mph bat speed average. 18.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft consistent hands, average footwork, quick exchange. Raw capable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 86 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).