Eric Skoglund

ERIC SKOGLUND
LEFT HANDED PITCHER
Born: October 26, 1992
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 180
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 16th Round, 482nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Sarasota HS, Sarasota, FL
Agent:

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES

Skoglund is right in the Pirates’ back yard, coming from Sarasota high school, which is near the Pirates’ Spring Training facility in Bradenton, Florida.  He has a commitment to the University of Central Florida.  Baseball America compared his body type to Chicago White Sox left hander Chris Sale.  He touches 91 MPH with his fastball, and held that velocity for five innings in starts this year.  He fell on draft boards due to a thumb injury and signability concerns.
STATS
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W-L-Sv
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GS
IP
H
HR
BB
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WHIP
OAVG
ERA
2011 4-0-1 0.66
CONTRACT INFORMATION
2011:
PLAYER INFORMATION
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Rule 5 Eligible:
Added to 40-Man:
Options Remaining: 3
MLB Service Time: 0.000
TRANSACTIONS
June 7, 2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 16th round, 482nd overall pick.