Kyle Skipworth a catching prospect from Patriot High School in Riverside, California was drafted by the Florida Marlins with the sixth overall pick in the baseball draft today.  Skipworth is actually the 200-7-2008 Gatorade Player of the Year as well.  The Marlins picked up a great player it looks like.

Skipworth hopes to begin his pro career between June 15-20. The Marlins will place him, like just about all their high school choices, in the Gulf Coast League.  He has already agreeded to a contract, but cannot sign that until he graduates from high school on June 11th.

I have the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with Mr. Skipworth if I would like to.  I was wondering if there are any questions that Marlins fans would like to ask the young catcher?  Leave a comment with your question and either I or Andrew who has been writing game recaps will conduct the interview if we get enough questions.

Here are a few stats for you as well that have been emailed to me from the Gatorade Player Of The Year Program.

·         Produced a .543 batting average, 51 runs scored, 47 RBI and 12 home runs, 1.117 slugging percentage and .627 on-base percentage
·         Set a California state record when he put together a streak of 18 straight hits in 18 official at-bats this spring
·         Led 2007 USA Baseball Junior National Team to a bronze medal at the COPABE “AAA” Pan American Junior Championships in Mexico
·         Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic Selection
·         2007 Area Codes Games Participant
·         Plays for the Angels Elite Scout Team and the ABD Bulldogs Travel Team
·         Maintains a 3.81 GPA