Luke
Skarda

Luke Skarda, Byron P Steele (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Physical, strong frame with excellent size and width through the shoulders and back. Shows a well developed lower half and projects to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from a slightly open, narrow stance with the ability to get into the back hip and create a balanced launch. Hands work into a strong hitting position with quickness and strength in the barrel. Shows feel for the hit tool with a flat path through the zone and the ability to create extension out front. Power is a standout trait with the ability to impact the baseball consistently, projecting to remain a strength as he continues to develop. Defensively, moves well around the bag with good footwork, rhythm, and glove actions. Shows comfort at the position with the ability to handle routine plays. Arm is a positive tool with a clean path, quick release, and carry, projecting well for the position. On the mound, works with rhythm and tempo through the delivery, moving down the slope with good direction and extension. Arm action is full with present arm speed from a high three quarter slot. Fastball shows strong spin traits with the ability to command the zone. Slider shows quality shape with late break, while the changeup shows feel with sink and tail. Overall, physical two way profile with a strong offensive foundation and advanced feel on the mound, offering high upside as strength and consistency continue to progress.
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Projects well physically. Big/solid frame/build to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back.
Delivery: Side step rocker with inward turn to knee lift. Works out and down slope with solid rhythm and tempo. Maintains direction in front side. Gets over front foot with extension.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works. Full circle with clean path. Arm speed present. Arm projects well.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Spins well with solid ASR. Shows command and feel for pitch. T2192, 2060 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. True SL spin with late short break. 2 plane pitch. T2121, 2112 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Shows arm side sink/tail. Solid speed differential from FB. Maintains same delivery. T1430, 1400 average rpm.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. Good start and stride length. Decent form throughout. Speed will continue to firm.

Luke Skarda, Byron P Steele (TX), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Physical, strong frame with excellent size and width through the shoulders and back. Shows a well developed lower half and projects to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from a slightly open, narrow stance with the ability to get into the back hip and create a balanced launch. Hands work into a strong hitting position with quickness and strength in the barrel. Shows feel for the hit tool with a flat path through the zone and the ability to create extension out front. Power is a standout trait with the ability to impact the baseball consistently, projecting to remain a strength as he continues to develop. Defensively, moves well around the bag with good footwork, rhythm, and glove actions. Shows comfort at the position with the ability to handle routine plays. Arm is a positive tool with a clean path, quick release, and carry, projecting well for the position. On the mound, works with rhythm and tempo through the delivery, moving down the slope with good direction and extension. Arm action is full with present arm speed from a high three quarter slot. Fastball shows strong spin traits with the ability to command the zone. Slider shows quality shape with late break, while the changeup shows feel with sink and tail. Overall, physical two way profile with a strong offensive foundation and advanced feel on the mound, offering high upside as strength and consistency continue to progress.
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Projects well physically. Big/solid frame/build to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back.
Hit: RHH. Sligtly open and narrow stance. Gets into back hip well. Hands work into solid hit position around back shoulder. Solid weight shift in lower to a 50/50 launch. Hands and elbows work into and through hit zone well. Gets extension out front with flat bat path. Quickness and strength to hands and bat.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 94.9 mph. 379' max distance. Solid bat/power combo now. High impact range for age. Projects well.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Arm works well. Clean path with carry to ball. Quick release on double play. Arm projects well.
Defense: Feet work well around the bag at 1B. Moves to ball fine. Shows rhythm and timing to catch. Glove actions present.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. Good start and stride length. Decent form throughout. Speed will continue to firm.