11/08/2012 - Baseball Factory Training & Competition at Pirate City Zachary is a big, solid C/1B that will graduate in 2016. Behind the plate, feet are active as he works in line to his target through a clean transfer / exchange. Pop times show a range of 2.53-2.69 with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength, raise arm slot, and improve foot quickness. Receiving / blocking skills show as quality tools that will play well at the next level. At 1B, feet display proper footwork around the bag and are a quality receiver, displaying clean hands. At the plate, Skatell shows a balanced approach with rhythm. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed through a level swing path. He shows a feel for the barrel with baseball jumping off his at when centered. At the event, he was 3 for 4 with 2 2B. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and is a solid student of the game, working hard to be the best player he can be.