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2018 Northeast Indoor Showcase
Joe Skarad is a 2019 C/UT with a 5-10 170 lb. frame from Stamford, CT who attends King & Low-Heywood Thomas School. Medium build with present strength proportioned well throughout frame. Ran a 5.05 second 40 yard dash. Primary catcher, compact set position with some flexibility, receives well out in front, sound mechanics with good catch and throw ability, quick transfer and release gaining good ground to second base, plenty of carry to throws and very accurate to the correct side of the bag, 1.97 second best pop. Also took reps in the infield, fields out in front with fluid actions, quicker transfer with a short arm stroke, gets on top of throws with similar arm strength as behind the plate. Righthanded hitter, even stance, leg lift trigger striding online, deep hand load, some strength to contact but could get stronger for more pop off of the barrel, feel for the barrel, best contact comes line drive to pull side. Good student. Named to 2018 Northeast Indoor Top Prospect List.