25.1
Hand Speed (max)
9/18/22
CLASS OF 2024
1B
Gabe
Skelton
West Vigo (HS) • IN
6' 3" • 230LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Athletics
6' 3" • 230LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Athletics
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75
Bat Speed (max)
9/18/22
19.4
Rot. Acc (max)
9/18/22
-
Hard Hit %
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/18/22
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/18/22
371
Distance (max)
9/18/22
78
Sweet Spot %
9/18/22
7.86
60
6/20/23
4.27
30-yd
3/12/23
1.84
10-yd
3/12/23
17
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
81
INF Velo
3/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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).
97.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
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).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.6
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 18, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
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.
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 18, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.27
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.86
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.27
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.86
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 18, 2022
Swift
1.89
10-yd
8.00
60-yd
16.8
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.66
RSi (max)
1.66
RSi (avg)
1,918
Jump Power (max)
21.7
Jump Height (max)
21.7
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-3, 230-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a wide, grounded stance. Efficient loading patterns - hands load back as he makes a controlled forward move to create stretch. Obvious bat speed due to a well-sequenced swing. Barrel works short to the baseball and slightly uphill post-contact. Present power to all fields.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Short arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental actions. Moves off the bag with control and shows soft hands with a quick exchange.
ATH: 7.86 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: 1B
Body: 6-3, 230-pounds. Big, physical frame
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched stance. Coils into the back hip - backside drives the swing allowing for power & control. Controlled load w/ simple stride - keeps the head quiet. Explosive bat speed - barrel matches plane & works slightly uphill. Real power potential.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Short, quick arm action from a H 3/4 slot
Defense: Feet show some quickness moving off the bag. Hands are soft & the exchange is quick.
Gabe Skelton, West Vigo, 2024, IN
Position: 1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 235-pound strong build.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a wide strong stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, loose upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 97.3 mph exit velocity, average 89.3 mph. 70.9 mph bat speed average. 22.6 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.