Skolnicki was 5-2 with a 3.71 ERA for Kent State during the 2017 season. He recorded 42 strikeouts and gave up 16 walks over 51 innings pitched. In 2015, the lefty was named to the  Capital One Third Team Academic All-American and a MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete. Prior to college, Skolnicki lettered four years at Keystone Oaks High School under coach Scott Crimone. His team won sectional championship and made it to the state semifinals in 2013. It was the first state playoff appearance in school history. Skolnicki had a 0.27 ERA as a senior with a 11-1 record and 113 strikeouts in 78 innings. He also batted .435 in final season.