Gabe
Schilke

5.27.16:  Schilke has a lanky athletic frame. Behind the plate he is a good receiver. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with short, loose arm action. Quick, clean release, position velocity of 81. Threw a 1.94 in game and was 2.04-2.06 between innings. At the plate, open stance with leg kick strike and smooth load back, good rhythm to his swing. Uses whole field, line drive swing with gap power.

4.21.15:  Schilke starts from a slightly open stance. He wraps his bat a bit as he loads and maintains his balance throughout his swing. He has a short path to the ball and good bat speed. Behind the plate, he is an outstanding receiver and very sound as a blocker. He has a strong arm and a very quick release. He recorded 2.03 pop times between innings and put a 2.07 on the bag during the game.

Fall Top Prospect Games 11/8-11/9/14:  Schilke is a 6-foot-1, 185 pound, athletic catcher that hits from a balanced stance. Has a smooth load back, minimal rhythm and movement, small stride, and good balance. Short to the baseball, line drive approach that stays in the middle of the field. Posted an exit velocity of 77 mph off of the tee. Defensively, shows arm strength with a 75 mph positional velocity. Throws from a high three-quarter arm slot. Comes out of the crouch well, gains ground to the bag, utilizes his arm strength versus quickness. Posted pop times of 2.01 to 2.15.