| James
Skelton
Scout.com Headlines: |
Mercado and Byrne Swap Teams
Orlando Mercado has been promoted to Triple-A; Bryan Byrne returns to Double-A
-by FutureBacks.com
Jun 23, 2009 |
D-backs Trade Brooks Brown for James Skelton
The D-backs retain Skelton and no longer need to keep him on the 25-man roster
-by FutureBacks.com
Apr 2, 2009 |
Diamondbacks Waive Catcher James Skelton 
The Rule 5 pick must clear waivers, then be offered back to Detroit
-by FutureBacks.com
Apr 2, 2009 |
D-backs Spring Battle: 13th Position Player
Josh Whitesell, James Skelton, and Alex Romero will vie for a roster spot
-by FutureBacks.com
Feb 14, 2009 |
Arizona Can't Compete in Pitching Market
Low-balling free agent pitchers has met with no success
-by FutureBacks.com
Jan 24, 2009 |
2009 FutureBacks.com Top 50 D-backs Prospects
The definitive prospect rankings for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization
-by FutureBacks.com
Jan 1, 2009 |
D-backs Prospect Profile: C James Skelton
A scouting report on the catcher Arizona acquired in the Rule 5 Draft
-by FutureBacks.com
Dec 14, 2008 |
Tigers Prospect Profile #20: James Skelton
What are the Tigers losing (and the D'Backs gaining) in James Skelton?
-by TigsTown.com
Dec 14, 2008 |
D-backs add Skelton in Rule 5 Draft
The Diamondbacks did not lose any prospects in the draft
-by FutureBacks.com
Dec 11, 2008 |
Tigers Select Bloom, Lose Skelton in Rule 5
Tigers snag RHP Kyle Bloom for Pittsburgh, lose catcher James Skelton.
-by TigsTown.com
Dec 11, 2008 |
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Ht: 5-11
Wt: 165
Bats: L
Throws: R
| Date of Birth: |
10/28/1985 |
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West Covina,
CA
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Drafted: Selected by Detroit Tigers, 2004 Draft, 14th Round
Acquired: Selected in the December 2008 Rule 5 Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks
Awards: TigsTown West Michigan Player of the Month - June 2007
Highlights: Tied for third in Florida State League in walks (64) in 2008.... Ranked 2nd in Midwest League in OBP (.402) in 2007.... Ranked 3rd in MWL in OPS (.850) in 2007.... Ranked 5th in MWL in batting average (.309) in 2007.
Scouting Report: Above-average speed and strong defensive ability, to go with keen eye at the plate. |
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