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	Matt Skole Born: 07/30/1989 (Age: 25)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 4"	Weight: 220
	Primary Position: 3B
	Secondary Position: 1B

Bulky and strong build; maxed frame.

Evaluator	Tucker Blair
Report Date	07/20/2015
Dates Seen	5/31/15, 7/17/15, 7/19/15
Affiliate	Harrisburg Senators (AA, Nationals)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2016	Low	30	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	30	Average bat speed; hitch; elongated swing; barrel lags through zone; drops shoulder; opens front side; unbalanced; moderate load; slight leg lift; mild spin recognition; moderate approach; struggles when busted inside; opens up on offspeed; too many holes and moving parts in the swing to make consistent contact.
Power	40	Plus raw power; leveraged swing; plays down in-game due to poor hit tool; struggles to make enough contact for power to manifest.
Baserunning/Speed	30	4.30 home to first; lacks agility and a second gear; likely to slow down with age.
Glove	30	Well-below average actions at 3B; poor range; footwork is choppy; lacks the agility and athleticism to play 3B; fringe 1B.
Arm	50	Above-average arm strength; footwork is choppy; arm slot inconsistent; throws inaccurate.

Skole lacks the bat to play consistently in the majors. His swing has displayed noise for consecutive seasons without any improvements. He does not carry defensive value and is better suited for 1B long-term. At best, he can provide some pop off the bench.

Round Drafted: 5th round, 2011 (signed for 161,100)
Why: Chance to hit with plus power at third base.