Baseball Prospectus | | Eyewitness Scouting Report


	Jake Skole Born: 01/17/1992 (Age: 21)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 195
	Primary Position: CF
	Secondary Position: LF

Football build; thick upper body; noticeably strong; mature/lacks projection.

Evaluator	Jason Parks
Report Date	07/25/2013
Dates Seen	07/08/13 - 07/12/13
Affiliate	Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A, Cubs)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2015	Moderate	40	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	35	Poor hitter; struggles against velocity; struggles against off-speed offerings; swing has slow trigger; length; fringe bat speed; small pocket for sweet-spot contact; can hit mistakes from right-handers; chewed up by arm-side pitching; not impact bat.
Power	30	Good strength, but doesn’t generate good bat speed and doesn’t make enough hard contact for power numbers; not going to get easier as he climbs; could run into a few mistakes; batting practice displays don’t indicate much.
Baserunning/Speed	40	Below average times to first (~4.3); limited baserunning looks; runs better in center; good athlete that makes up for lack of plus raw speed with good jumps/first step; should maintain present speed
Glove	55	Can play center field defense; above average glove; good instincts for the position; good reads/routes; defensive versatility (can play all three spots); best tool; can refine more.
Arm	50	Average arm strength; gets good utility out of it; good transfers; good release; can make throws from right field; plays well in center; good accuracy.

Long history with player; never impressed with defensive skill set; walked away from series very impressed with ability to handle up-the-middle spot; lacks ideal speed but has instincts and proper reads/routes so range is solid; only above average tool; played with effort; ran every ball out; heady in the field during the game.

Lacks impact potential; can play all three outfield spots; bat won’t play as regular; lacks bat-to-ball ability; shows some approach; will play in upper minors; glove gives him a chance.