Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper is known for throwing his weight around in the trenches, but apparently, he’s got some serious pop at the plate, too.
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In a video making the rounds online, Skipper steps into the batting cage and absolutely smashes baseballs with jaw-dropping exit velocity. One swing clocked in at 103.8 mph off the bat, according to HitTrax metrics, showing the kind of raw power you’d expect from a 6-foot-10, 326-pound lineman.
Dan Skipper DESTROYING baseballs 🫣 pic.twitter.com/dNiKjqNAvt
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The clip had fans buzzing, with some joking that Skipper could moonlight as a cleanup hitter if the Lions ever let him take a Sunday off. Even though the hit was technically recorded as a “line out to the shortstop” in the simulator, the numbers don’t lie: Skipper was punishing baseballs like he punishes defensive linemen.
Between his size, strength, and surprising athleticism, it’s safe to say Skipper is now officially on the shortlist of NFL players you wouldn’t want to face on a diamond either.