It is unusual for a prospect to dramatically accelerate their performance at the high-A level. It happens, just not that often. This year it is happening at Myrtle Beach for pitcher Tyler Skulina. Since May 1, Skulina has a 1.97 ERA with 40 K’s in 41 innings. The 6’5” and 230 pound right hander also earned Player of the Week honors in the Carolina League from April 27 to May 3.
Skulina was drafted by the Cubs in the 4th round in 2013 out of Kent State University. It was in his junior year was that he started gaining attention after an 11-3/3.