On the Rise Spotlight: 2021 1B/3B Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep)
September 11, 2020
Jimmy Kirk
Class of 2021 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 147 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Malvern PrepState: PA
- Summer Team: Rookies
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.57
60-yard
(02/29/20)
79
INF Velo
(09/23/20)
103
Exit Velo
(09/23/20)
4.96
H-1st
(02/29/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Hitting
103.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/23/20)
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/23/20)
267
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
357
Distance (max)
(09/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(09/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(09/23/20)
2020 Inter-Academic League Scout Day
Sep 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
103.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
96.2
Distance (avg)
219
Distance (max)
357
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.3
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
351
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
78.0
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(09/23/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(09/23/20)
2020 Inter-Academic League Scout Day
Sep 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
73
Bat Speed (avg)
70.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
78
Bat Speed (avg)
73.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(6/15/20)
Player News
- Year in Review - Top Batted Hard Hit % of 2020 / Class of 2021 - Feb 1, 2021
- MSI MLK Pro Invite Scout Blog - Jan 19, 2021
- Diamonds in the Rough: Week 1 - Dec 15, 2020
- Inter AC Scout Day Spotlight: 2021 1B Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep) - Oct 13, 2020
- PBRT Maryland Fall Championships: Sunday Quick Hits - Sep 28, 2020
- On the Rise Spotlight: 2021 1B/3B Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep) - Sep 11, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Exit Velocities via Trackman - Jun 20, 2020
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2021 1B Jimmy Kirk (Malvern Prep) - Apr 29, 2020
- Preseason All State: Top Exit Velocity - Mar 11, 2020
- Fall 2019 Recap: Top Bat Exit Velocity - Dec 7, 2019
- Fall Measurables and Evaluation Showcase: Corner Infield Analysis - Nov 8, 2019
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2020 Inter-Academic League Scout Day | PA | 09/23 | Maplezone Sports Village |
| PA Unsigned Senior Night | PA | 09/25 | Showers Field |
| PA Fall Prospect Showcase (AM Session 1) | PA | 09/26 | Showers Field |
| PA Fall Prospect Showcase (PM Session 2) | PA | 09/26 | Showers Field |
| PA Fall Prospect Showcase (AM Session 3) | PA | 09/27 | Showers Field |
| PA Fall Prospect Showcase (PM Session 4) | PA | 09/27 | Showers Field |
| Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024) | PA | 10/12 | FNB Field |
| 2020 Northeast JUCO Preview | PA | 10/17 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
Scouting Report
Physical: 6-foot-2, 220 pounds; Strong, physical build. 8.36 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. tall stance with feet square at shoulder width and hands up to start; gains ground with low leg lift with a relaxed short load of the hands. balanced, efficient lower half with plus bat speed with a flat path through the zone; 12 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Kirk is able to produce 17.7 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 66%. Gap to gap power with lift to the pull side; average Trackman exit velocity of 91.27 MPH; peak exit velo was 102 MPH.
Defensively: Walks into ready position with active foot work around the bag. Confident glove with a seamless transfer into a short arm action to a 3/4 release. INF - 75 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. Strong, athletic frame. 7.57 runner in the 60; 4.96 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Tall, upright stance with some bend in the knees, hands level with his ears and work down slightly on load along with a slow, small stride for timing Fast hands, barrel is direct and flat to and through the zone, good use of his lower half in swing. Hard, consistent contact up the middle and to pull-side gap. 99 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Solid footwork, easy lateral movements, fields the ball on his glove foot, soft hands. Short arm swing with a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH.
6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed hitter took one of the top rounds of batting practice at the event. He starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a short, leg-hang stride. Showcased an aggressive lower half with above average and a high finish resulting in routine backspin. Registered an event best 92 mph bat exit velocity and ran a 7.89 60-yard dash. Displayed a soft glove hand and active feet around the bag at first base with accurate 70 mph arm strength across the diamond.