Chicago Tribune: Libertyville alum Evan Skoug draws comparisons to Jake Arrieta

Chicago Tribune:  Libertyville alum Evan Skoug draws comparisons to Jake Arrieta

By Mark Gonzales Contact Reporter

Former Libertyville High School catching standout Evan Skoug made such a favorable impression during his freshman season at Texas Christian that he drew comparisons to former Horned Frog standout Jake Arrieta of the Cubs.

“He’s got great ability, a great work ethic and is always out for early work,” TCU coach Jim Schlossnagle said Monday.

Skoug opens his sophomore season at TCU on Feb. 19 with great expectations. He’s expected to take on a larger role after driving in a team-leading 46 runs in addition to a .285 batting average and seven home runs and earning freshman All-America honors by D1Baseball.com and Louisville Slugger.

Skoug will try to guide a pitching staff that posted a 2.45 ERA but lost second round picks Alex Young (formerly of Carmel Catholic High School) and Tyler Alexander, third round pick Riley Ferrell and eighth round pick Preston Morrison of the Cubs in the 2015 draft. …

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