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Kyle Skipworth | Catcher

Team: Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:  (23) / 3/1/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 225
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Marlins optioned C Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.
Skipworth was called up last week with Austin Kearns on the bereavement list and appeared in four games with the Marlins. He'll continue to serve as Miami's third catcher in the minors. May 12 - 7:54 PM

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Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins recalled C Kyle Skipworth from Triple-A New Orleans.

He'll be with the club for a few days while Austin Kearns is on the bereavement list. Skipworth is unlikely to see much playing time.
May 5 - 11:16 AM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins optioned C Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.

Skipworth received just three plate appearances over his week and a half with the club, drawing one walk. He'll be replaced on the roster by Joe Mahoney.
Apr 16 - 10:08 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins recalled C Kyle Skipworth from Triple-A New Orleans.

Skipworth lost out on an Opening Day roster spot after the Marlins signed Miguel Olivo, but Casey Kotchman's injury made his stay in the minors a short one. He'll be the club's third catcher.
Apr 5 - 1:56 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins optioned C Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.

Skipworth lost his roster spot when the club signed Miguel Olivo. The former first-round pick batted just .160/.313/.240 this spring.
Mar 29 - 3:37 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

The Marlins are expected to give prospect Kyle Skipworth an extended look in spring training.

A first-round pick in 2008, Skipworth has an underwhelming .660 OPS over parts of five seasons in the minors, but did hit 21 home runs at Double-A Jacksonville last season. With Jeff Mathis expected to miss at least six weeks due to injury, he could a candidate for the backup job behind Rob Brantly.
Source: Marlins.mlb.com
Feb 24 - 10:04 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins purchased the contract of C Kyle Skipworth from Double-A Jacksonville.

Skipworth hit just .217 with a .285 on-base percentage in 116 games this season at the Double-A level, but he did manage to slug 21 home runs. The Marlins valued that power enough to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 04:40:00 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

2008 first-round pick Kyle Skipworth hit his first homer Thursday for low Single-A Greensboro.

Skipworth is repeating the Sally League after hitting .208/.263/.348 in 264 at-bats last year. The sixth overall pick two years ago is still a very raw talent, but his power potential is intriguing. He's opened the year with five extra-base hits in his first 23 at-bats.
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 01:38:00 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

18-year-old Kyle Skipworth fanned four times Sunday for the Rookie GCL Marlins.

Skipworth, the sixth pick in he 2008 draft, is still looking for his first hit as a pro. He's 0-for-8 with five strikeouts and a walk so far.
Mon, Jun 30, 2008 02:38:00 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins signed first-round pick Kyle Skipworth.

Skipworth, who is coming out of high school, is reportedly getting a $2.3 million signing bonus. The left-handed catcher often draws comparisons to Minnesota's Joe Mauer, but he's still very raw and it's quite possible he'll be moved to a new position.
Wed, Jun 25, 2008 12:20:00 PM
Kyle Skipworth - C - Marlins

Marlins selected catcher Kyle Skipworth with the sixth pick in the draft.

High school catchers in the first round tend to be poor bets, but Skipworth has a terrific bat and could blossom if moved elsewhere. If he remains a catcher, it's less likely that he'll reach his ceiling. He has the tools to stay behind the plate, but he's still quite raw.
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 02:47:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Rob Brantly
2Jeff Mathis
3Miguel Olivo
1B1Logan Morrison
2Casey Kotchman
3Jordan Brown
2B1Derek Dietrich
2Chris Valaika
SS1Adeiny Hechavarria
3B1Placido Polanco
2Greg Dobbs
3Ed Lucas
LF1Juan Pierre
2Austin Kearns
3Matt Diaz
CF1Chris Coghlan
2Justin Ruggiano
RF1Giancarlo Stanton
2Marcell Ozuna
3Alfredo Silverio
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ricky Nolasco
2Jose Fernandez
3Nathan Eovaldi
4Henderson Alvarez
5Jacob Turner
6Tom Koehler
7Alex Sanabia
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Steve Cishek
2Mike Dunn
3Ryan Webb
4Chad Qualls
5A.J. Ramos
6Dan Jennings
7Kevin Slowey
8Jose Ceda