Newly signed draft pick Kyle Skipworth got more than he bargained for, but would probably take none of it back. Fresh out of high school, Skipworth was selected 6th overall and signed a $2.3 million dollar contract. Skipping college never looked so bright. Yet here he was, in sunny south Florida to watch his new team take on the team from across the state, the Rays, and taking BP. Hitting shots … [Read more...]
Marlins Draft Skipworth
June 6, 2008 By 1 Comment
Choosing to fill a massive need, the Marlins drafted California high school catcher Kyle Skipworth on Thursday with the 6th pick overall. Skipworth, a left handed hitting catcher, hit .584 with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs leading his high school team to the state semifinals. The 6'3" catcher from California is the first Marlins catcher to be drafted in the first round since Charles Johnson in 1992 … [Read more...]
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