Tyler Skaggs
Encyclopedia
Tyler W. Skaggs is a pitcher
in the Arizona Diamondbacks
organization. He is considered one of the top prospects in baseball.
in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft
out of Santa Monica High School
in Santa Monica, California
. On July 25, 2010, Skaggs along with Joe Saunders
, Rafael Rodríguez
and Pat Corbin were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks
for Dan Haren
.
Skaggs along with Paul Goldschmidt
represented the Diamondbacks at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game
.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
organization. He is considered one of the top prospects in baseball.
Professional career
Skaggs was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft
2009 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.The drafting order is as follows:-First-round selections:Key-Supplemental first-round selections:From Baseball America...
out of Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica High School, informally known as SAMOHI, is located in Santa Monica, California. Founded in 1884, it is one of the oldest high schools in the state....
in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
. On July 25, 2010, Skaggs along with Joe Saunders
Joe Saunders
Joseph Francis Saunders is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-College and minor league career:...
, Rafael Rodríguez
Rafael Rodríguez (baseball)
Rafael Rodríguez is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization....
and Pat Corbin were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
for Dan Haren
Dan Haren
Daniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
.
Skaggs along with Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Edward Goldschmidt is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-Baseball career:Goldschmidt was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, out of the Texas State University.He was the California League MVP and...
represented the Diamondbacks at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game
All-Star Futures Game
The All-Star Futures Game is an annual baseball exhibition game between a team of top minor league prospects from the United States and a team of prospects from other parts of the World...
.