CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Simon
Skroch
Minnesota
Yorkville (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: ESP Red 2024
Yorkville (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: ESP Red 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
7/19/23
82 - 85
Velo Range
7/19/23
1721
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Changeup
74.7 - 76.4
Velo Range
2/26/22
1751
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Curveball
67 - 73
Velo Range
7/19/23
1735
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
80
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.01
60
3/08/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
3/08/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.01
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1721
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
20.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1735
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1751
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 84.1
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,721
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.7
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 67.7
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,789
Spin Rate (max)
1,735
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 76.4
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,845
Spin Rate (max)
1,751
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: Big Ten Outlook - Nov 16, 2023
- Week 8 Games - May 11, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- 2022 PBR Third Team All-State - Jun 28, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings Update: Uncommitted Follows - May 24, 2022
- Week 5 Games - Apr 26, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 2 - Apr 1, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 22 Yorkville - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 2, 2022
- IL Preseason All-State - Underclass: Preview - Feb 25, 2022
- PBR at The Rock 14U: All-Tournament Team - Jun 3, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 13U & 14U: Scout Blog - Jun 2, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 13U & 14U: Day 2 Quick Hits - May 31, 2020
- Future Prospects Showcase - The MAX: Analysis - May 29, 2020
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Minnesota commit. Ranked No. 46 in the Illinois’ class of 2024. 6-foot-1, 175-pound, projectable left-handed pitcher. Got the start on the mound in the first game of a three game conference series. Skroch had an impressive outing, striking out 11 batters over six innings; allowed one run on three hits and one walk. Deliberate from the windup with a smooth and controlled rhythm. Healthy fastball/curveball mix throughout while mixing in a few changeups as well. Went to a four and two seam fastball, working both sides of the plate at 81-84 mph throughout the entire outing. Showed confidence in his 68-72 mph curveball, throwing it in any count, to any batter working off a 1/7 plane with depth. The changeup was shown mostly in warmups with some arm-side sink and sat 71-73 mph. At the plate, Skroch batted sixth and hit a double to the opposite gap in his first at-bat.
Uncommitted. Wiry, 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame, highly projectable with room to fill out. Impressed on the mound against a talented Joliet West club on Tuesday; going six innings with eight strikeouts, three walks, four hits and just one earned run. The left-hander’s arm plays with a clean arm-circle out of the glove, moving into a high ¾ release. Skroch moves efficiently down the mound with an up-tempo pace; reaching balance point and driving off his back leg with a slight drop/drive lower-half, staying over the rubber with his back knee while striding out and remaining in-line with the plate throughout. His fastball worked 82-84 mph and reached up to 85 mph; playing with sink into the zone and setting up his other offering effectively. His go-to secondary pitch was a sharp 1/7 curveball in which he showed tremendous control for; spotting around the zone while also burying in the dirt when he was ahead in the count. Sure-fire 2024 follow for the coming years.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, starts with feet staggered, moves into a powerful drop and drive lower half while remaining in line to the plate, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm circle out of the glove into a loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.1, 78.8-84.1 mph. Arm side run. Above average feel. T1916, 1720 average rpm.
CB: 66.8-67.7 mph. 1/7 shape. T1789, 1735 average rpm.
CH: 74.7-76.4 mph. Slight fading action, maintains arm speed. T1845, 1750 average rpm.
5-foot-10, 135-pound left/left outfielder/pitcher. Lean, wiry, projectable frame. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Works exclusively out of the stretch, deceptive drop and drive delivery, high front side, athletic finish, throws with some effort. Quick, fluid tempo throughout his start. Fastball sat 78-80 mph, touching 81 mph multiple times, played with natural late arm-side run, consistently pumped the zone. Held velocity deep into his outing sitting 77-79 mph in the sixth inning. Curveball sat 65-66 mph, 12/6 shape, swing-and-miss potential. Strung together the most impressive pitching performance of the weekend, throwing a complete game 11-strikeout no-hitter on Saturday. A high-follow in Illinois’ 2024 class.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Defense: Attacks the baseball at times, steady hands and plays through.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws carried.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands, stays inside the baseball, flashed bat speed, line-drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, highly-repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Short compact arm action, works quick out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Controlled the zone, works straight, late finish.
CB: 62-64 mph. Feel for the zone, flashed sharp action, depth, 12/6 shape.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains arm speed, straight action.